Gudur–Katpadi section
{{Short description|Railway line in India}}
{{one source|date=March 2017}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2017}}
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| name = Gudur–Katpadi branch line
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| caption = Track diversion towards {{stnlnk|Gudur Junction}} at {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}
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| status = Operational
| locale = Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
| start = {{stnlnk|Gudur Junction}}
| end = {{stnlnk|Katpadi Junction}}
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| owner = Indian Railways
| operator = South Central Railway zone
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| linelength = {{Convert|198|km|abbr=on}}
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| tracks = 2/1
| gauge = {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} broad gauge
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| electrification = Yes
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{{Gudur–Chennai section|collapse=y}}
Gudur–Katpadi branch line connects Gudur of Andhra Pradesh town with Katpadi of Tamil Nadu City. This entire line is under the jurisdiction of Guntakal railway division. It is an electrified railway section{{cite web|title=Electrification|url=http://scrailways.blogspot.in/2011/03/electrical-department-electrical.html|website=scrailways.blogspot.in|accessdate=14 May 2017}}
Importance
This branch line further connects Mumbai–Chennai line at {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}} and Chennai Central–Bangalore City line at {{stnlnk|Katpadi Junction}}. This line also connects Dharmavarm–Pakala branch line at {{stnlnk|Pakala Junction}}. This line passes through pilgrim towns of Srikalahasti, Tirupati and also passes through the District Headquarters, Chittoor of Andhra Pradesh State. This line is double line up to {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} and single line thereafter up to {{stnlnk|Katpadi Junction}}.
References
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- {{cite web| url=http://indiarailinfo.com/search/gdr-gudur-junction-to-kpd-katpadi-junction/34/0/36| website=India Rail Info| title=GDR/Gudur Junction to KPD/Katpadi Junction}}
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Category:Guntakal railway division