Tirupati railway station
Tirupati | |
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Gudur–Katpadi branch line | |
Platforms | 6 |
Tracks | 8 |
Construction | |
Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) |
Parking | Available |
Other information | |
Status | Functioning |
Station code | TPTY |
Zone(s) | South Coast Railway zone |
Division(s) | Guntakal |
History | |
Opened | 1891 |
Electrified | Yes |
Location | |
Interactive map |
Tirupati Main railway station (station code: TPTY
History
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Gallery
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Tirupati railway station view from Platform 6 on a spring Morning
Classification
Tirupati is classified as an A1–category station in the Guntakal railway division.[5] It is one of the top one hundred booking stations among the Indian railways.[6]
Structure and amenities
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There are
The following facilities have been upgraded recently with an estimated cost of around 11 Crores:[9]
- A new waiting hall in platforms 4 and 5 for the convenience of travelers, with a seating capacity of 210 people, in an area of over 1.200 square meters.
- High-speed Wi-Fi and LED TV facilities.
- A cloakroom on platform 1, with an area of 100 square meters. Around 50 steel racks have been installed in the room for the safe deposit of passenger luggage.
- The existing booking office, announcement facility, and display board area have been renovated.
- A premium lounge of over 350 square meters has been developed in platform 1 with an estimated cost of around 1.06 crores. It has state of the art facilities for travelers, including washrooms, lounges, and food and drink locations.
References
- ^ "Station Code Index" (PDF). Portal of Indian Railways. 2015. p. 46. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ "Tirupati station gets gold rating for green initiative". The Hindu. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- ^ W.Francis (1989). Gazetter of South India. Vol. 1. p. 14. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ^ "Katpadi Jn – Pakala Jn". IRFCA, 1966. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ^ "Category of Stations over Guntakal Division". South Central Railway zone. Portal of Indian Railways. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2016.
- ^ "Indian Railways Passenger Reservation Enquiry". Availability in trains for Top 100 Booking Stations of Indian Railways. IRFCA. Archived from the original on 10 May 2014. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ^ "Solar Panels at Railway Stations". Press Information Bureau. Delhi. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "Solar Panels Installed at railway stations Across Country – Full List". India.com. 11 April 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "Facilities upgraded at Tirupati railway station". The New Indian Express. 11 February 2019. Archived from the original on 5 June 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
External links
- Tirupati travel guide from Wikivoyage
Preceding station | Indian Railways | Following station | ||
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Tiruchanur towards ?
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Gudur–Katpadi branch line
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Tirupati West Halt towards ?
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