Markapur Road railway station

Markapuram Road railway station (station code: MRK[1]), is an Indian Railway station in Markapur of Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh. It is situated on Nallapadu–Nandyal section and is administered by Guntur railway division of South Coast Railway zone.[2] Electrification on Nallapadu–Cumbum part, where Markapur Road is located has been commissioned in 2017.[3] It is one of the important station for the pilgrims of Srisailam and is selected as one of the station to be developed under Adarsh station scheme.[2]: 4, 9 

Markapuram Road
Commuter, Inter-city and Regional rail station
General information
LocationMarkapuram, Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh
India
Coordinates16°34′38″N 80°33′45″E / 16.5771°N 80.5626°E / 16.5771; 80.5626
Owned byIndian Railways
Operated byIndian Railways
Line(s)
Platforms2
Tracks5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge
Construction
Structure typeStandard (on ground)
AccessibleDisabled access
Other information
StatusActive
Station codeMRK
Zone(s) SCoRTooltip South Coast Railway zone
Division(s) GunturTooltip Guntur railway division
History
Electrified2017
Services
Preceding station Indian Railways Following station
Gajjelakonda
towards ?
Nallapadu–Nandyal section Tarlupadu
towards ?
Location
Markapuram Road is located in Andhra Pradesh
Markapuram Road
Markapuram Road
Location in Andhra Pradesh
Markapuram Road is located in India
Markapuram Road
Markapuram Road
Location in India

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Distances in kilometers between stations on the Nallapadu–Nandyal section" (PDF). Indian Railways. 12 September 2009. p. 70. 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. 1. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
  3. ^ "Two major routes under SCR electrified". The Hindu. 18 May 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2019.