Bitragunta railway station

Bitragunta railway station (station code:BTTR[1]) is an Indian Railways station located at Bitragunta town of Nellore district, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is under the administration of Vijayawada railway division of South Coast Railway zone.[2]

Bitragunta
Indian Railways station
General information
LocationBitragunta – Tallure Rd, Bitragunta, Andhra Pradesh
India
Coordinates14°46′00″N 79°59′00″E / 14.7667°N 79.9833°E / 14.7667; 79.9833
Elevation15 m (49 ft)
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated bySouth Coast Railway zone
Line(s)Vijayawada–Chennai section
Platforms3
Tracks10
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on-ground station)
ParkingYes
Other information
Station codeBTTR
Zone(s) South Coast Railway zone
Division(s) Vijayawada
Fare zoneIndian Railways
History
ElectrifiedYes
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Sri Venkateswarapalem
towards ?
South Coast Railway zone Alluru Road
towards ?
Location
Bitragunta is located in Andhra Pradesh
Bitragunta
Bitragunta
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Bitragunta is located in India
Bitragunta
Bitragunta
Location in India
Map
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History

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In 1968, the classification yard was established and later a wagon-repair depot, which was in operation till 1998. There was also Bitragunta Railway Institute (formerly Western Culture Institute).[3]

Classification

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In terms of earnings and outward passengers handled, Bitragunta is categorized as a Non-Suburban Grade-5 (NSG-5) railway station.[2] 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.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Station Code Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. 2015–16. p. 46. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Stations – Category-wise (NEW)". Portal of Indian Railways. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
  3. ^ India, The Hans (2 February 2018). "Bitragunta railway station ignored once again". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  4. ^ "Categorization of Railway Stations". Press Information Bureau. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2019.