Palakollu railway station (station code:PKO[1]), is located in Palakollu of West Godavari district in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It belongs to South Coast Railway zone under Vijayawada railway division.[2]
Palakollu | |
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| Indian Railways station | |
 Palakollu railway station | |
| General information | |
| Location | Palakollu West Godavari district Andhra Pradesh India |
| Coordinates | 16°32′39″N 81°32′15″E / 16.5442°N 81.5375°E |
| Elevation | 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) |
| Owned by | Indian Railways |
| Operated by | South Coast Railway zone |
| Line(s) | Vijayawada–Narsapur Bhimavaram–Narasapuram branch line |
| Platforms | 3 |
| Tracks | Three |
| Connections | Bus stand, Taxicab stand |
| Construction | |
| Structure type | Standard (on-ground station) |
| Parking | Available |
| Accessible |  |
| Other information | |
| Status | Active |
| Station code | PKO |
| Fare zone | South Coast Railway zone |
| Website | http://www.indianrailways.gov.in |
| History | |
| Opened | September 17, 1928 |
| Electrified | Yes |
| Location | |
.svg)  Palakollu Location in Andhra Pradesh  Palakollu Location in India | |
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| Interactive map | |
History edit
GDV-NSP Broad gauge railway opened by Jagjivan Ram Railway Minister on 8 October 1961.
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Classification edit
Palakollu Railway station In terms of earnings and outward passengers handled, Palakollu Railway station is categorized as a Non-Suburban Grade-5 (NSG-5) railway station.[4] 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.[5]
Station amenities edit
It is one of the 38 stations in the division to be equipped with Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs).[6]
References edit
- ^ "Distances in kilometers between stations on the Pennada Agraharam – Narasapur section" (PDF). Indian Railways. 12 September 2009. p. 29. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 April 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
- ^ "Statement showing Category-wise No.of stations" (PDF). p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ^ "Bhimavaram–Narasapuram Passenger". India Rail Info.
- ^ "Stations – Category-wise (NEW)". Portal of Indian Railways. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- ^ "Categorization of Railway Stations". Press Information Bureau. 21 March 2018. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- ^ Correspondent, Special (27 January 2017). "SCR introduces mobile paper ticketing facility in 38 stations". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
External links edit
Media related to Palakollu railway station at Wikimedia Commons- Palakollu City
- Railway website
| Preceding station |  Indian Railways
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Following station | ||
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| Gorintada towards ?
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South Coast Railway zone | Palakollu chintaparru towards ?
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