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The '''Guntur–Tenali section''' connects {{rws|Guntur}} and {{rws|Tenali}} of [[Guntur district]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It intersects [[Howrah-Chennai main line]] at {{rws|Tenali}}.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/trackdoubling-work-will-begin-in-six-months-official/article2475308.ece|title=Track-doubling work will begin in six months: official|date=2011-09-22|newspaper=The Hindu|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-05-04}}</ref> The branch line is a non-electrified [[single-track railway]].<ref name=profile>{{cite web|title=Guntur Division|url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/uploads/files/1469081050829-aboutus-gen-18-7-16.pdf|website=South Central Railway|accessdate=11 January 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208185851/http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris/uploads/files/1446709035601-Genearal%20data-01-11-15.pdf|archivedate=8 December 2015|format=PDF}}</ref>
The '''Guntur–Tenali section''' connects {{stnlnk|Guntur}} and {{stnlnk|Tenali}} of [[Guntur district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It intersects [[Howrah–Chennai main line]] at {{stnlnk|Tenali}}.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/trackdoubling-work-will-begin-in-six-months-official/article2475308.ece|title=Track-doubling work will begin in six months: official|date=2011-09-22|newspaper=The Hindu|issn=0971-751X|access-date=2016-05-04}}</ref> The section is an electrified [[double-track railway]], with the second line opened on 26 April 2019.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bommakanti |first1=Ujwal |title=Refurbished Guntur–Tenali railway line starts its 'electrifying' journey|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/refurbished-guntur-tenali-railway-line-starts-its-electrifying-journey/articleshow/69064404.cms |access-date=29 April 2019 |work=The Times of India |date=27 April 2019 }}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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Guntur–Tenali section, a part of Guntur–Repalle broad gauge project was opened in 1916, which was then owned by [[Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scrailways.blogspot.in/2012/01/time-line-and-milestones-of-events-scr.html?m=1|title=Mile stones in SCR}}</ref>

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Guntur–Tenali section, a part of Guntur-Repalle broad gauge project was opened in the year 1916, which was then owned by [[Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scrailways.blogspot.in/2012/01/time-line-and-milestones-of-events-scr.html?m=1|title=Mile stones in SCR}}</ref>


== Jurisdiction ==
== Jurisdiction ==
The section covers a total length of {{Convert|24.28|km|abbr=on}} and is administered under [[Guntur railway division]], excluding {{rws|Tenali}} which falls under [[Vijayawada railway division]] of [[South Central Railway zone]].<ref name=profile />
The section covers a total length of {{Convert|25.47|km|abbr=on}} and is administered under [[Guntur railway division]], excluding {{stnlnk|Tenali}} which falls under [[Vijayawada railway division]] of [[South Central Railway zone]].<ref name="map">{{Cite web|url=https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1540210612510-SCR-sysmapA1_2018.pdf|title=SCR Railway Map 2018|website=South Central Railway|access-date=23 April 2019}}</ref>



==References==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 18:32, 28 February 2024

Guntur–Tenali section
Repalle Delta Passenger runs on this route
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleAndhra Pradesh
Termini
Service
Operator(s)South Coast Railway
History
Opened1916
Technical
Line length25.47 km (15.83 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
ElectrificationYes
Route map

Legend
km
to Pagidipalli–Nallapadu section
0
 Guntur Junction
to Guntur–Krishna Canal section
3
 Manipuram Cabin (special class)
NH16-IN.svg NH 16
12
 Vejendla
17
 Sangam Jagarlamudi
22
 Angalakuduru
to Howrah–Chennai main line
26
 Tenali
to Howrah–Chennai main line
to Tenali–Repalle branch line

The Guntur–Tenali section connects Guntur and Tenali of Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It intersects Howrah–Chennai main line at Tenali.[1] The section is an electrified double-track railway, with the second line opened on 26 April 2019.[2]

History

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Guntur–Tenali section, a part of Guntur–Repalle broad gauge project was opened in 1916, which was then owned by Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway.[3]

Jurisdiction

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The section covers a total length of 25.47 km (15.83 mi) and is administered under Guntur railway division, excluding Tenali which falls under Vijayawada railway division of South Central Railway zone.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Track-doubling work will begin in six months: official". The Hindu. 22 September 2011. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  2. ^ Bommakanti, Ujwal (27 April 2019). "Refurbished Guntur–Tenali railway line starts its 'electrifying' journey". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  3. ^ "Mile stones in SCR".
  4. ^ "SCR Railway Map 2018" (PDF). South Central Railway. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
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