Vedayapalem railway station

Railway station in Andhra Pradesh, India

14°24′20″N 79°57′27″E / 14.4055°N 79.9576°E / 14.4055; 79.9576Elevation27 m (89 ft)Line(s)Vijayawada–Chennai section of Howrah–Chennai main line and Delhi–Chennai linePlatforms2Tracks4ConstructionStructure typeStandard (on-ground station)ParkingAvailableOther informationStatusFunctioningStation codeVDE Zone(s) South Central Railway, Division(s) VijayawadaHistoryOpened1899Electrified1980–81
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Vedayapalem railway station is located in Andhra Pradesh
Vedayapalem railway station
Vedayapalem railway station
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Vedayapalem railway station is located in India
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Vedayapalem railway station (station code:VDE[1]), located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, serves Nellore in Nellore district.

History

The Vijayawada–Chennai link was established in 1899.[2]

The Chirala–Elavur section was electrified in 1980–81.[3]

Classification

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

It is one of the 38 stations in the division to be equipped with Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs).[6]

References

  1. ^ "Distances in kilometers between stations on the Venkatachalam – Surareddipalem section" (PDF). Indian Railways. 12 September 2009. p. 34. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  2. ^ "IR History: Early days II". 1870–1899. IRFCA. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  3. ^ "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Stations – Category-wise (NEW)". Portal of Indian Railways. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  5. ^ "Categorization of Railway Stations". Press Information Bureau. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  6. ^ Correspondent, Special (27 January 2017). "SCR introduces mobile paper ticketing facility in 38 stations". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
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