Guntur–Krishna Canal section
Guntur Junction the starting point of Guntur–Krishna Canal section
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleAndhra Pradesh
Termini
Service
Operator(s)South Coast Railway
History
Opened1966 (1966)
Technical
Line length25.36 km (15.76 mi)
Number of tracks2
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed100 Km/Hr
Route map
km
to Vijayawada Junction
0
 Krishna Canal Junction
to Howrah–Chennai main line
7
 Mangalagiri
15
 Nagarjuna Nagar Halt
18
 Namburu
21
 Pedakakani Halt
Resauli
 New Guntur
 to Guntur–Tenali section
27
 Guntur Junction
32
 Nallapadu
 to Guntur–Macherla section
 to
Nandyal–Yerraguntla section
& Guntakal–Nandyal section
Source:Google Maps

The Guntur–Krishna Canal section is a section of Indian Railways. It connects Krishna Canal with Guntur and further, it also connects Howrah–Chennai main line at Krishna Canal, Guntur–Macherla section, Guntur–Tenali section, Tenali–Macherla sections at Guntur Junction.[1]

History

Vijayawada to Guntur broad-gauge section was opened in 1966.[2]

Jurisdiction

It is an electrified double-track railway having a length of 25.36 km (15.76 mi).[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Operations scenario" (PDF). South Central Railway. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "Time Line and Milestones of Events". South Central Railway. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  3. ↑ "Jurisdiction of Guntur Division" (PDF). South Central Railway. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
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