Guntakal–Bangalore section


The Guntakal–Bangalore section railway line connects the town of Guntakal in Andhra Pradesh with Bangalore of Karnataka state capital. Further, this section connects Bangalore with several north Indian towns and cities.

Guntakal–Bangalore section
Prasanti Express is one of the daily trains in this section.
Overview
StatusOperational
LocaleAndhra Pradesh, Karnataka
TerminiGuntakal Junction
Bangalore City railway station
Operation
Opened1892-93
OwnerIndian Railway
Operator(s)South Central Railway zone
South Western Railway zone
Technical
Line length293 km (182 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Old gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3 38 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed130 kilometres per hour (81 mph)

Major Stations

This section pass through the towns of Gooty, Anantapur, Dharmavaram, Puttaparthi and Hindupur in Andhra Pradesh State and this line enters into Karnataka state at Vidurashwatha.

References

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