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'''Nandyal–Yerraguntla section''' connects {{rws|Nandyal}} of [[Kurnool district]] and Yerraguntla of [[Kadapa district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name="section">{{cite news|title=Nandyal-Yerranguntla rail line commissioned|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/nandyalyerranguntla-rail-line-commissioned/article9023528.ece|accessdate=24 August 2016|work=The Hindu|date=24 August 2016|language=en-IN}}</ref> Further, this section converges with [[Nallapadu–Nandyal section]] at Nandyal. It is administered under [[Guntakal railway division]] of [[South Central Railway zone]], except the Nandyal railway station which is under [[Guntur railway division]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Map of Nallapadu|url=http://d.indiarailinfo.com/station/map/499?|publisher=India Rail Info|accessdate=24 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Map of Yerranguntla|url=http://d.indiarailinfo.com/station/map/1463?|publisher=India Rail Info|accessdate=4 March 2016}}</ref>
'''Nandyal–Yerraguntla section''' connects {{stnlnk|Nandyal}} of [[Nandyal district]] and Yerraguntla of [[Kadapa district]] in the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name="project">{{cite web |title=Surveys |url=https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1438144370646-Annexure-1.pdf |website=South Central Railway, Indian Railways |access-date=3 May 2019 |page=14 |format=PDF |date=24 July 2015}}</ref><ref name="section">{{cite news|title=Nandyal-Yerranguntla rail line commissioned|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/nandyalyerranguntla-rail-line-commissioned/article9023528.ece|access-date=24 August 2016|work=The Hindu|date=24 August 2016}}</ref> Further, this section converges with [[Nallapadu–Nandyal section]] at Nandyal. It is administered under [[Guntakal railway division]] of [[South Central Railway zone]], except the Nandyal railway station which is under [[Guntur railway division]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Map of Nallapadu|url=http://d.indiarailinfo.com/station/map/499?|publisher=India Rail Info|access-date=24 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130702202047/http://d.indiarailinfo.com/station/map/499|archive-date=2 July 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Map of Yerranguntla|url=http://d.indiarailinfo.com/station/map/1463?|publisher=India Rail Info|access-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826091423/http://d.indiarailinfo.com/station/map/1463|archive-date=26 August 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The total length of the section extends to a length of {{Convert|123|km|abbr=on}}.<ref name="details">{{cite news|title=Nandyal Kadapa passenger flagged off|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2016-08-24/Nandyal-Kadapa-passenger-flagged-off/250152|access-date=24 August 2016|work=The Hans India}}</ref> [[Jammalamadugu]] and [[Proddatur]] are the major towns through which the line passes.<ref name="section" />


== The project ==
== History ==
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The railway section was sanctioned in 1996 and was commissioned on 23 August 2016. It was completed at a cost of {{INRConvert|9.67|b|abbr=on}}.
and has a total length of {{Convert|123|km|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nandyal Kadapa passenger flagged off|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Andhra-Pradesh/2016-08-24/Nandyal-Kadapa-passenger-flagged-off/250152|accessdate=24 August 2016|work=The Hans India}}</ref> [[Jammalamadugu]] and [[Proddatur]] are the major towns through which the line passes.<ref name="section" />


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The railway section was sanctioned in the year 1996–97.<ref name="project" /> It was commissioned on 23 August 2016 and total project was completed at a cost of {{INRConvert|9670|m|abbr=on}}.<ref name="details" />
==Services==
At present only two demu train services are running between [[Nandyal]] and [[Kadapa]] except on Sunday.<ref>http://indiarailinfo.com/search/ndl-nandyal-junction-to-hx-kadapa/499/0/839</ref>


== Train services ==
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==References==

At present daily 3 pairs of Trains services operating in this section along with Freight Trains

* 07285 HX - NDL Passenger
* 17216 DMM - BZA Express
* 17262 Tpty - GNT Express

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== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 16:49, 30 March 2024

Nandyal–Yerraguntla section
Track Bifurcation towards Nandyal Junction
Overview
StatusOperational
OwnerIndian Railways
LocaleAndhra Pradesh
Termini
Service
Operator(s)South Central Railway
History
Opened23 August 2016
Technical
Line length123 km (76 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Route map

Legend
km
Nallapadu–Nandyal section
0
 Nandyal
Guntakal–Nandyal section
11
 Madduru
31
 Banagallapalle
44
 Koilakuntla
52
 Sanjamala
76
 Nossam
Dalmia Cement Limited
84
 Suppalapadu
91
 Jammalamadugu
109
 Prodattur
Guntakal–Renigunta section
123
 Yerraguntla Junction
Guntakal–Renigunta section
km

Nandyal–Yerraguntla section connects Nandyal of Nandyal district and Yerraguntla of Kadapa district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1][2] Further, this section converges with Nallapadu–Nandyal section at Nandyal. It is administered under Guntakal railway division of South Central Railway zone, except the Nandyal railway station which is under Guntur railway division.[3][4] The total length of the section extends to a length of 123 km (76 mi).[5] Jammalamadugu and Proddatur are the major towns through which the line passes.[2]

History

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The railway section was sanctioned in the year 1996–97.[1] It was commissioned on 23 August 2016 and total project was completed at a cost of ₹9,670 million (US$120 million).[5]

Train services

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At present daily 3 pairs of Trains services operating in this section along with Freight Trains

  • 07285 HX - NDL Passenger
  • 17216 DMM - BZA Express
  • 17262 Tpty - GNT Express

References

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  1. ^ a b "Surveys" (PDF). South Central Railway, Indian Railways. 24 July 2015. p. 14. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Nandyal-Yerranguntla rail line commissioned". The Hindu. 24 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Map of Nallapadu". India Rail Info. Archived from the original on 2 July 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Map of Yerranguntla". India Rail Info. Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
  5. ^ a b "Nandyal Kadapa passenger flagged off". The Hans India. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
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