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Gudur Junction railway station (station code: GDR)[2] is an Indian Railways station in Gudur of SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh.[3] It is a major junction station with branch lines to Arakkonam Junction and Katpadi Junction. It is administered under Vijayawada railway division of South Central Railway zone.[4]

LocationMuthyalapeta, Gudur, SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
India
Coordinates14.1484139°N 79.8452353°E / 14.1484139; 79.8452353
System Indian Railways station
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LocationMuthyalapeta, Gudur, SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
India
Coordinates14.1484139°N 79.8452353°E / 14.1484139; 79.8452353
System Indian Railways station
OwnerIndian Railways
OperatorIndian Railways
Lines
Platforms5
Tracks8 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Construction
Structure type
Standard (on ground)
AccessibleDisabled access
Other information
StatusActive
Station codeGDR
Zone(s) SCRTooltip South Coast Railway zone
Division(s) VijayawadaTooltip Vijayawada railway division
ClassificationNon-Suburban Grade-3 (NSG-3)
History
Opened1893 (1893)
Electrified1980–81
Passengers
28.5 million[1]
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Manubolu
towards ?
South Coast Railway zone Odur
towards ?
Location
Gudur Junction is located in Andhra Pradesh
Gudur Junction
Gudur Junction
Location within Andhra Pradesh
Gudur Junction is located in India
Gudur Junction
Gudur Junction
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History

The Vijayawada–Chennai link was established in 1899.[5] The Chirala–Elavur section was electrified in 1980–81.[6]

Classification

In terms of earnings and outward passengers handled, Gudur is categorized as a Non-Suburban Grade-3 (NSG-3) railway station.[7] Based on the re–categorization of Indian Railway stations for the period of 2017–18 and 2022–23, an NSG–3 category station earns between ₹20–₹100 crore and handles 5–10 million passengers.[8]

Station amenities

Gudur Junction is one of the 38 stations in the division to be equipped with Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs).[9]

Newly introduced Vijayawada-Gudur Intercity Express runs from Vijayawada to Gudur.

12709 Simhapuri Express starts from Gudur

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