Anantapur railway station
Anantapur | |||||
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Anantapur railway station | |||||
| General information | |||||
| Location | Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh India | ||||
| Coordinates | 14°41′10″N 77°35′42″E / 14.686°N 77.595°E | ||||
| Elevation | 453 metres (1,486.2 ft) | ||||
| System | Indian Railways station | ||||
| Owned by | Indian Railways | ||||
| Operated by | South Coast Railway | ||||
| Line | Guntakal–Bangalore section | ||||
| Platforms | 4 | ||||
| Tracks | 4 | ||||
| Construction | |||||
| Structure type | Standard on ground | ||||
| Parking | Yes | ||||
| Bicycle facilities | No | ||||
| Other information | |||||
| Status | Functioning | ||||
| Station code | ATP | ||||
| Division(s) | Guntakal | ||||
| History | |||||
| Opened | 1892–93 | ||||
| Electrified | Yes | ||||
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Anantapur railway station (station code:ATP[1]) is located in Anantapur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and serves Anantapur city. It lies on Guntakal–Bangalore section.
History
The Guntakal–Bangalore line was opened in 1892–93.[2] The metre-gauge Guntakal–Mysore Frontier Railway was opened in 1893. It was operated by Southern Mahrata Railway.[3] Anantapur railway station was officially opened to traffic in 1892 as part of the Guntakal–Bangalore line. It played an important role in connecting Rayalaseema with Karnataka and became one of the key junctions for trade and passenger movement in the region.[4]
Electrification
The Gooty-Bangalore railway line was fully electrified and commissioned on 14 July 2016.[5]
Classification
Anantapur is classified as an NSG-3 station in the Guntakal railway division.[6] Anantapur has been selected for the Adarsh Station Scheme, a scheme for upgradation of stations by the Indian Railways.[7][8]
Amenities
- Anantapur railway station has computerized reservation counters, waiting room, retiring room, non-vegetarian refreshment stall, light refreshment stall, tea stall and book stall.
- Anantapuram has 4 platforms and each can handle a train with more than 21 coaches. Daily 41 pairs of passenger trains pass through this station with halt times more than 2 minutes.
- The station is equipped with Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) and has been provided with free Wi-Fi under the Digital India initiative of Indian Railways. CCTV surveillance has also been installed for passenger safety.[9]
Passenger traffic
Anantapur railway station handles over 18,000 passengers daily, making it one of the busiest stations in the Guntakal division.[10]
Connectivity
The station is well connected by express and passenger trains to major cities such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Prominent trains halting here include the Prasanthi Express, Karnataka Express, and Kondaveedu Express.[11]
References
- ^ "Distances in kilometers between stations on the ZangalaPalle – Kalluru section" (PDF). Indian Railways. 12 September 2009. p. 116. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 April 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ W. Francis (1988). Gazetteer of South India. Vol. II. New Delhi: Mittal Publications. p. 479. Retrieved 30 December 2013 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Guntakal–Mysore Frontier Railway". fibis. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- ^ South Central Railway. "History of South Central Railway". scr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ "Bangalore electrification commissioned".
- ^ "Category of Stations over Guntakal Division". South Central Railway zone. Indian Railways. Archived from the original on 1 May 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
- ^ "Adarsh Railway Station Scheme". Press Information Bureau. 5 April 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "Adarsh Stations" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ Press Information Bureau. "Railways provide free Wi-Fi at stations under Digital India". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ Indian Railways. "Passenger Statistics Report 2018–19". indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ India Rail Info. "ATP/Anantapur Railway Station". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
External links
- "ATP/Anantapur Station – 82 Train Departures SCR/South Central Zone – Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 8 November 2016.