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{{Short description|Railway station in Andhra Pradesh, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox station
{{Infobox station
| name = Parvathipuram Town<br>पार्वतीपुरम् टाऊन्<br>పార్వతీపురం టౌన్
| name = Parvathipuram Town
| type = [[Indian Railways|Indian Railway]] Station<br>[[Passing station]]
| type = [[Indian Railways]] station
| style = Indian railway
| style = Indian Railways
| image = Pvpt.jpg
| address = Kothavalsa, [[Parvathipuram]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| address = [[Parvathipuram Manyam district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| country = {{flag|India}}
| country = India
| coordinates = {{Coord|18.475|N|83.263|E|format=dms}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|18.475|N|83.263|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| elevation =
| elevation =
| line = [[Jharsuguda-Vizianagaram line]]
| line = [[Jharsuguda–Vizianagaram line]]
| other = Auto service, Nearby Parvathipuram Bus station
| other = Auto service, nearby Parvathipuram bus station
| platform = 2
| tracks = 2
| platform = 2
| entrances = 1
| tracks = 2
| parking = Available
| parking = Available
| baggage_check = Nil
| opened = 1908–09
| electrified = Yes
| opened = 1908-09
| code = {{Indian railway code| code = PVPT| zone = [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railway]]| division = {{rwd|Waltair}}}}
| electrified = No
| owned = Indian Railways
| code = {{Indian railway code| code = PVPT| zone = [[East Coast Railway Zone (India)|East Coast Railway]]| division = Waltair Railway Division}}
| operator = East Coast Railway
| owned = Indian Railways
| operator = East Coast Railway
| status = Functioning
| status = Functioning
| former = Bengal Nagpur Railway
| map_type = India Andhra Pradesh#India
| former = Bengal Nagpur Railway }}
| map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh##Location in India
| services = {{Adjacent stations|system=Indian Railways|line=East Coast Railway zone|left=Gumada|right=Parvathipuram|type=[[Vizianagaram–Raipur line]]}}
}}
{{Parvathipuram railway station|collapse=y}}


'''Parvatipuram Town railway station''' (station code:PVPT<ref>{{cite web |title=Station Code Index |url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2015-16/Station_Code(1).pdf|website=Portal of Indian Railways |access-date=29 April 2019 |page=46 |format=PDF |date=2015}}</ref>) is an Indian railway station that serves [[Parvathipuram, Andhra Pradesh|Parvathipuram]] town in [[Parvathipuram Manyam district|Parvathipuram district]].
'''Parvathipuram Town Railway Station''' serves Parvathipuram and some of the nearest Mandals like [[Vangara]], [[Kurupam]], [[Jiyyammavalasa]], [[Garugubilli]], [[Veeraghattam]].


== History ==
[[File:Pvpt.jpg|Train at Parvathipuram Town Railway Station]]


Between 1893 and 1896, {{convert|1288|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} of the [[East Coast State Railway]] was opened for traffic. In 1898–99, [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]] was linked to the lines in southern India.<ref name=ser>{{cite web|url=http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1|title=Major Events in the Formation of S.E. Railway|publisher=South Eastern Railway|access-date=2012-11-10|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130401151628/http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0%2C1|archive-date=1 April 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
==Rail route template==


The {{convert|79|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} Vizianagaram–Parvatipuram line was opened in 1908–09 and an extension to Salur was built in 1913. The Parvatipuram–Raipur line was completed in 1931.<ref name=ser />


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The [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]] was nationalized in 1944.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-history3.html |title = IR History: Part – III (1900–1947)| publisher= IRFCA| access-date = 2012-11-21}}</ref>[[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]] was formed on 14 April 1952 with the portion of [[East Indian Railway Company]] east of [[Mughalsarai]] and the Bengal Nagpur Railway.<ref name=zones>{{cite web| url = http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-geog.html#newzone |title = Geography – Railway Zones| publisher= IRFCA| access-date = 2012-11-21 }}</ref> In 1955, [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]] was carved out of Eastern Railway. It comprised lines mostly operated by BNR earlier.<ref name=zones /><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-history4.html |title =IR History: Part – IV (1947–1970)| publisher= IRFCA| access-date = 2012-11-21 }}</ref> New zones were started in April 2003 and then [[East Coast Railway]] and South East Central Railway were carved out from North Eastern Railway.
</noinclude>


== Development of Parvathipuram railway station ==
==History==
Due to increase of [[Parvathipuram, Andhra Pradesh|Parvathipuram]] Town towards south. [[Parvathipuram railway station]] is being developed. From 2011 new express trains were given halt at Parvathipuram railway station excluding Parvathipuram Town railway station.

Between 1893 and 1896, {{convert|1288|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} of the [[East Coast State Railway]] was opened for traffic. In 1898-99, [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]] was linked to the lines in southern India.<ref name=ser>{{cite web| url = http://www.ser.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1 |title = Major Events in the Formation of S.E. Railway|last= |first= | publisher=South Eastern Railway| accessdate = 2012-11-10 }}</ref>

The {{convert|79|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} Vizianagaram-Parvatipuram line was opened in 1908-09 and an extension to Salur was built in 1913. The Parvatipuram-Raipur line was completed in 1931.<ref name=ser/>

==Railway Reorganization==

The [[Bengal Nagpur Railway]] was nationalized in 1944.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-history3.html |title = IR History: Part - III (1900 - 1947)|work= |last= |first= | publisher= IRFCA| accessdate = 2012-11-21}}</ref>[[Eastern Railway zone|Eastern Railway]] was formed on 14 April 1952 with the portion of [[East Indian Railway Company]] east of [[Mughalsarai]] and the Bengal Nagpur Railway.<ref name=zones>{{cite web| url = http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-geog.html#newzone |title = Geography – Railway Zones|work= |last= |first= | publisher= IRFCA| accessdate = 2012-11-21 }}</ref> In 1955, [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]] was carved out of Eastern Railway. It comprised lines mostly operated by BNR earlier.<ref name=zones/><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-history4.html |title =IR History: Part - IV (1947 - 1970)|work= |last= |first= | publisher= IRFCA| accessdate = 2012-11-21 }}</ref> New zones
were started in April 2003 and
then [[East Coast Railway]] and
South East Central Railway were
carved out from North Eastern
Railway.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Coast_Railway_zone |title =East Coast Railway}}</ref>

==References==


== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}
{{Railway stations in Andhra Pradesh}}


[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1909]]
==External links==
[[Category:Railway stations in Vizianagaram district]]
*[http://www.onefivenine.com/india/Rail/RailwayStation/PVPT Trains at Parvatipuram Town]
[[Category:Waltair railway division]]


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{{Railway stations in Andhra Pradesh}}

[[Category:Railway stations in Vizianagaram district]]
[[Category:Visakhapatnam railway division]]

Latest revision as of 00:07, 15 July 2024

Parvathipuram Town
Indian Railways station
General information
LocationParvathipuram Manyam district, Andhra Pradesh
India
Coordinates18°28′30″N 83°15′47″E / 18.475°N 83.263°E / 18.475; 83.263
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byEast Coast Railway
Line(s)Jharsuguda–Vizianagaram line
Platforms2
Tracks2
ConnectionsAuto service, nearby Parvathipuram bus station
Construction
ParkingAvailable
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codePVPT
Zone(s) East Coast Railway
Division(s) Waltair
History
Opened1908–09
ElectrifiedYes
Previous namesBengal Nagpur Railway
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Gumada
towards ?
East Coast Railway zone Parvathipuram
towards ?
Location
Parvathipuram Town is located in Andhra Pradesh
Parvathipuram Town
Parvathipuram Town
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Parvathipuram Town is located in India
Parvathipuram Town
Parvathipuram Town
Location in India

Parvatipuram Town railway station (station code:PVPT[1]) is an Indian railway station that serves Parvathipuram town in Parvathipuram district.

History

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Between 1893 and 1896, 1,288 km (800 mi) of the East Coast State Railway was opened for traffic. In 1898–99, Bengal Nagpur Railway was linked to the lines in southern India.[2]

The 79 km (49 mi) Vizianagaram–Parvatipuram line was opened in 1908–09 and an extension to Salur was built in 1913. The Parvatipuram–Raipur line was completed in 1931.[2]

Railway reorganization

[edit]

The Bengal Nagpur Railway was nationalized in 1944.[3]Eastern Railway was formed on 14 April 1952 with the portion of East Indian Railway Company east of Mughalsarai and the Bengal Nagpur Railway.[4] In 1955, South Eastern Railway was carved out of Eastern Railway. It comprised lines mostly operated by BNR earlier.[4][5] New zones were started in April 2003 and then East Coast Railway and South East Central Railway were carved out from North Eastern Railway.

Development of Parvathipuram railway station

[edit]

Due to increase of Parvathipuram Town towards south. Parvathipuram railway station is being developed. From 2011 new express trains were given halt at Parvathipuram railway station excluding Parvathipuram Town railway station.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Station Code Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. 2015. p. 46. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Major Events in the Formation of S.E. Railway". South Eastern Railway. Archived from the original on 1 April 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  3. ^ "IR History: Part – III (1900–1947)". IRFCA. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Geography – Railway Zones". IRFCA. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
  5. ^ "IR History: Part – IV (1947–1970)". IRFCA. Retrieved 21 November 2012.


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