Sullurupeta railway station

Sullurpeta railway station, located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, serves Sullurpeta in Nellore district.

Sullurpeta railway station
Indian Railway
Location	Sullurpeta, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh India
Coordinates	13.6967°N 80.0182°E
Elevation	9 m (30 ft)
Line(s)	Vijayawada–Chennai section of Howrah–Chennai main line and Delhi–Chennai line
Platforms	3
Tracks	Broad gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Construction
Structure type	Standard (on-ground station)
Parking	Available
Other information
Status	Functioning
Station code	SPE
Zone(s)	Southern Railway,
Division(s)	Chennai
History
Opened	1899
Electrified	1980–81

History

The Vijayawada–Chennai link was established in 1899.[1]

The Chirala–Elavur section was electrified in 1980–81.[2]

Station

Sullurpeta station has three platforms. Each day, 39 trains pass through this station and four trains originate from here.[3]

Amenities

Sullurpeta station has computerised reservation facilities (with all-India linkage), waiting room and retiring room.

References

1. "IR History:Early days II". 1870–1899. IRFCA. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
2. "History of Electrification". IRFCA. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
3. "Sullurpeta". indiarailinfo. Retrieved 27 October 2015.