Sullurupeta railway station

Sullurpeta railway station, located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, serves Sullurpeta in Nellore district.

Sullurpeta railway station
Indian Railway
LocationSullurpeta, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
India
Coordinates13.6967°N 80.0182°E / 13.6967; 80.0182
Elevation9 m (30 ft)
Line(s)Vijayawada–Chennai section of Howrah–Chennai main line and Delhi–Chennai line
Platforms3
TracksBroad gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingAvailable
Other information
StatusFunctioning
Station codeSPE
Zone(s) Southern Railway,
Division(s) Chennai
History
Opened1899
Electrified1980–81

History

The Vijayawada–Chennai link was established in 1899.[1]

The Chirala–Elavur section was electrified in 1980–81.[2]

Station

Sullurpeta station has three platforms. Each day, 39 trains pass through this station and four trains originate from here.[3]

Amenities

Sullurpeta station has computerised reservation facilities (with all-India linkage), waiting room and retiring room.

References

  1. "IR History:Early days II". 1870–1899. IRFCA. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  2. "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  3. "Sullurpeta". indiarailinfo. Retrieved 27 October 2015.


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