Bhattiprolu railway station

Bhattiprolu railway station (station code:BQU[1]), is a D-category Indian Railways station in Guntur railway division of South Central Railway zone.[2] It is situated on the Tenali–Repalle branch line and provides rail connectivity to Bhattiprolu.[2]: 4 

Bhattiprolu
General information
LocationBhattiprolu, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh
India
Coordinates16°06′21″N 80°47′17″E / 16.1059°N 80.7880°E / 16.1059; 80.7880
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byIndian Railways
Line(s)Tenali–Repalle branch line
Platforms1 side platform
Tracks1
Train operatorsIndian Railways
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground)
Other information
Station codeBQU
Zone(s) South Central RailwayTooltip South Central Railway zone
Division(s) GunturTooltip Guntur railway division
ClassificationE
History
ElectrifiedYes
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Penumarru
towards ?
Tenali–Repalle branch line Pallikona
towards ?
Location
Bhattiprolu is located in Andhra Pradesh
Bhattiprolu
Bhattiprolu
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Bhattiprolu is located in India
Bhattiprolu
Bhattiprolu
Location in India

History

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The Tenali–Repalle branch line, constructed by Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway, was opened in 1916.[3][4]

Structure and amenities

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The station has roof top solar panels installed by the Indian railways, along with various railway stations and service buildings in the country, as a part of sourcing 500 MW solar energy.[5][6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Distances in kilometers between stations on the Tenali Jn. – Repalle section" (PDF). Indian Railways. 12 September 2009. p. 61. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 April 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Evolution of Guntur Division" (PDF). South Central Railway. p. 11. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  3. ^ Somerset Playne, J.W.Bond and Arnol Wright (2004). Southern India: Its history, people, commerce and industrial resources. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 9788120613447. Retrieved 18 February 2016. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  4. ^ "Time Line and Milestones of Events". South Central Railway. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
  5. ^ "Solar Panels at Railway Stations". Press Information Bureau. Delhi. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  6. ^ Desk, India com News (11 April 2018). "Solar Panels Installed at Railway Stations Across Country – Full List". India.com. Retrieved 18 May 2019. {{cite web}}: |last1= has generic name (help)