Markapur Road railway station

Markapur Road railway station (station code: MRK[1]), is an Indian Railway station in Markapur of Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh. It is situated on Nallapadu–Nandyal section and is administered by Guntur railway division of South Coast Railway zone.[2] Electrification on Nallapadu–Cumbum part, where Markapur Road is located has been commissioned in 2017.[3] It is one of the important station for the pilgrims of Srisailam and is selected as one of the station to be developed under Adarsh station scheme.[2]:4,9

Markapur Road
Commuter, Inter-city and Regional rail station
LocationMarkapur, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh
India
Coordinates16°34′38″N 80°33′45″E
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byIndian Railways
Line(s)
Platforms2
TracksBroad gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground)
Disabled access
Other information
Station codeMRK
Zone(s) SCoR
Division(s) Guntur
Electrified2017
Services
Preceding station   Indian Railways   Following station
Gajjelakonda
Nallapadu–Nandyal section
Tarlupadu
Location
Markapur Road
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Markapur Road
Location in India

See also

References
  1. "Distances in kilometers between stations on the Nallapadu–Nandyal section" (PDF). Indian Railways. 12 September 2009. p. 70. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 April 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  2. "Evolution of Guntur Division" (PDF). South Central Railway. p. 1. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  3. "Two major routes under SCR electrified". The Hindu. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2019.


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