Guntur–Krishna Canal section
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Railway line in Andhra Pradesh, India
| Guntur–Krishna Canal section | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Guntur Junction the starting point of Guntur–Krishna Canal section | |||
| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Owner | Indian Railways | ||
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh | ||
| Termini | |||
| Service | |||
| Operator(s) | South Coast Railway | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 1966; 59 years ago (1966) | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 25.36 km (15.76 mi) | ||
| Number of tracks | 2 | ||
| Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge | ||
| Electrification | Yes | ||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) | ||
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| Source:Google Maps | |||
The Guntur–Krishna Canal section is a section of Indian Railways. It connects Krishna Canal with Guntur and further, it also connects Howrah–Chennai main line at Krishna Canal, Guntur–Macherla section, Guntur–Tenali section, Tenali–Macherla sections at Guntur Junction.[1]
History
[edit ]Vijayawada to Guntur broad-gauge section was opened in 1966.[2]
Jurisdiction
[edit ]It is an electrified double-track railway having a length of 25.36 km (15.76 mi).[3]
References
[edit ]- ^ "Operations scenario" (PDF). South Central Railway. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ^ "Time Line and Milestones of Events". South Central Railway. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "Jurisdiction of Guntur Division" (PDF). South Central Railway. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
