Nandyal–Yerraguntla section explained

Nandyal–Yerraguntla section
Status:	Operational
Open:	23 August 2016
Linelength:	123km (76miles)
Tracks:	1
Electrification:	Yes
Map State:	collapsed

Nandyal–Yerraguntla section connects 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 123km (76miles).^[5] Jammalamadugu and Proddatur are the major towns through which the line passes.

History

The railway section was sanctioned in the year 1996–97. It was commissioned on 23 August 2016 and total project was completed at a cost of .

Train services

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Surveys . South Central Railway, Indian Railways . 3 May 2019 . 14 . PDF . 24 July 2015.
2. News: Nandyal-Yerranguntla rail line commissioned. 24 August 2016. The Hindu. 24 August 2016.
3. Web site: Map of Nallapadu. India Rail Info. 24 August 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20130702202047/http://d.indiarailinfo.com/station/map/499. 2 July 2013. dead.
4. Web site: Map of Yerranguntla. India Rail Info. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160826091423/http://d.indiarailinfo.com/station/map/1463. 26 August 2016. dead.
5. News: Nandyal Kadapa passenger flagged off. 24 August 2016. The Hans India.