Gudur–Renigunta section
Indian railway segment
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Gudur–Renigunta section connects Gudur Junction and Renigunta Junction in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1] Further, this section connects Howrah–Chennai main line at Gudur and Guntakal–Renigunta section at Renigunta.
| Gudur–Renigunta section | |
|---|---|
Tirumala Express is one of the oldest train on this section | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operational |
| Owner | Indian Railways |
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh |
| Termini | |
| Service | |
| Operator | South Central Railway zone |
| History | |
| Opened | 1957 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 134.78 km (83.75 mi) |
| Number of tracks | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
History
It was owned by Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway.[2] The section is a broad-gauge railway line which was opened on 23 August 1957.[3][4] The line was sanctioned in the year 1997–98.[1]
Jurisdiction
This branch line is having a length of 134.78 km (83.75 mi) under the Guntakal railway division, excluding Gudur of Vijayawada railway division under South Central Railway zone.[5]