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Gudur–Katpadi branch line | |
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Overview | |
Status | Operational |
Owner | Indian Railways |
Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu |
Termini | |
Service | |
Operator(s) | South Central Railway zone |
Technical | |
Line length | 198 km (123 mi) |
Number of tracks | 2/1 |
Track gauge | 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge |
Electrification | Yes |
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Gudur–Katpadi branch line connects Gudur of Andhra Pradesh town with Katpadi of Tamil Nadu City. This entire line is under the jurisdiction of Guntakal railway division. It is an electrified railway section [1]
This branch line further connects Mumbai–Chennai line at Renigunta Junction and Chennai Central–Bangalore City line at Katpadi Junction. This line also connects Dharmavarm–Pakala branch line at Pakala Junction. This line passes through pilgrim towns of Srikalahasti, Tirupati and also passes through the District Headquarters, Chittoor of Andhra Pradesh State. This line is double line up to Tirupati and single line thereafter up to Katpadi Junction.
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