Pallikona railway station explained

Pallikona
Address:	Pallikona, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Country:	India
Coordinates:	16.0609°N 80.8043°W
Map Type:	India Andhra Pradesh#India
Owned:	Indian Railways
Operator:	Indian Railways
Line:	Tenali–Repalle branch line
Platforms:	1 side platform
Tracks:	1
Train Operators:	Indian Railways
Structure:	Standard (on ground)
Classification:	E

Pallikona (station code: POA^[1]), is an E-category Indian Railways station in Guntur railway division of South Central Railway zone.^[2] It is situated on the Tenali–Repalle branch line and provides rail connectivity to Pallikona.

History

It is a part of Tenali–Repalle branch line, which was constructed in 1916 by Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway.^{[3] [4]}

Structure and amenities

The station has roof top solar panels installed by the Indian railways, along with various railway stations and service buildings in the country, as a part of sourcing 500 MW solar energy.^{[5] [6]}

See also

• List of railway stations in India

Notes and References

1. Web site: Distances in kilometers between stations on the Tenali Jn.–Repalle section . Indian Railways . 30 April 2019 . 61 . 12 September 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170414150809/http://rbs.indianrail.gov.in/ShortPath/Rbs_pdf/LdtPart-i/ldtpart-i_scr.pdf . 14 April 2017 . dead .
2. Web site: Evolution of Guntur Division. South Central Railway. 11. 3 May 2016.
3. Book: Somerset Playne, J.W.Bond and Arnol Wright . Southern India: Its history, people, commerce and industrial resources. page 724. 2004. Asian Educational Services . 9788120613447. 2013-03-13.
4. Web site: Time Line and Milestones of Events . South Central Railway . 2013-03-13 . 29 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029194612/http://scrailways.blogspot.in/2012/01/time-line-and-milestones-of-events-scr.html . dead .
5. Web site: Solar Panels at Railway Stations . . 18 May 2019 . . 10 April 2018.
6. Web site: Desk . India com News . Solar Panels Installed at Railway Stations Across Country – Full List . India.com . 18 May 2019 . 11 April 2018.