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Vedayapalem railway station
Vedayapalem railway station (station code:VDE[1]), located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, serves Nellore in Nellore district.
Vedayapalem railway station | |
|---|---|
| Indian Railways | |
| General information | |
| Location | Vedayapalem, Nellore, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh India |
| Coordinates | 14°24′20″N 79°57′27″E / 14.4055°N 79.9576°E |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Line(s) | Vijayawada–Chennai section of Howrah–Chennai main line and Delhi–Chennai line |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Tracks | 4 |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) |
| Parking | Available |
| Other information | |
| Status | Functioning |
| Station code | VDE |
| Zone(s) | South Central Railway, |
| Division(s) | Vijayawada |
| History | |
| Opened | 1899 |
| Electrified | 1980–81 |
| Location | |
Vedayapalem railway station Location in Andhra Pradesh Vedayapalem railway station Location in India | |
History edit
The Vijayawada–Chennai link was established in 1899.[2]
The Chirala–Elavur section was electrified in 1980–81.[3]
Classification edit
In terms of earnings and outward passengers handled, Vedayapalem is categorized as a Non-Suburban Grade-5 (NSG-5) railway station.[4] Based on the re–categorization of Indian Railway stations for the period of 2017–18 and 2022–23, an NSG–5 category station earns between ₹1–₹10 crore and handles 1–2 million passengers.[5]
Station amenities edit
It is one of the 38 stations in the division to be equipped with Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs).[6]
References edit
- ^ "Distances in kilometers between stations on the Venkatachalam – Surareddipalem section" (PDF). Indian Railways. 12 September 2009. p. 34. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
- ^ "IR History: Early days II". 1870–1899. IRFCA. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
- ^ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
- ^ "Stations – Category-wise (NEW)". Portal of Indian Railways. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- ^ "Categorization of Railway Stations". Press Information Bureau. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- ^ Correspondent, Special (27 January 2017). "SCR introduces mobile paper ticketing facility in 38 stations". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 May 2019.