Rayanapadu railway station
{{Short description|Railway station in Andhra Pradesh, India}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
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| name = Rayanapadu
| type = Commuter, Inter-city and Regional rail station
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| address = Rayanapadu, Vijayawada, NTR district, Andhra Pradesh
| country = India
| coordinates = {{Coord|16.5771|N|80.5626|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| owned = Indian Railways
| operator = Indian Railways
| line = {{plainlist|
- Howrah–Chennai main line
- New Delhi–Chennai main line
- Guntur–Tenali section
- Tenali–Repalle branch line
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| tracks = 6 {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} broad gauge
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| structure = Standard (on ground)
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| code = {{Indian railway code
| code = RYP
| zone = {{abbrlink|SCoR|South Coast Railway zone}}
| division = {{abbrlink|Vijayawada|Vijayawada railway division}}
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| classification = Non-Suburban Grade-3 (NSG-3)
| opened = {{Start date|1899|df=y}}
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| electrified = 1980–81
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| map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh##Location in India
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Rayanapadu railway station (station code - RYP) is an Indian Railways station in Rayanapadu, Vijayawada of Andhra Pradesh. It lies on Kazipet - Vijayawada section of New Delhi - Chennai main line. It is administered under Vijayawada railway division of the South Central Railway zone. It is used as a bypass station to reduce congestion of the rail traffic on Vijayawada Junction.
Rayanapadu Railway Station Nears Inauguration Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
The construction of the main façade at Rayanapadu railway station has been completed, and the station is now ready for its inauguration in the coming days. Developed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) with an investment of Rs 12 crore, the station features a vibrant traditional design inspired by the colorful murals of Kondapalli toys, capturing the attention of all who pass by.
Plans are underway to inaugurate the station during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Amaravati in the second half of April. The prime minister is expected to relaunch the development works for the Amaravati capital city during this visit, and the event may coincide with the formal opening of Rayanapadu railway station. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is also likely to participate in the inauguration. If the timing doesn't align with the PM's visit, the station will be inaugurated alongside 104 other ABSS-developed railway stations across India, though the exact date for this larger event is yet to be finalized.
Strategic Importance of Rayanapadu Station
Rayanapadu, along with Gunadala railway station, is being developed as a satellite station in the Vijayawada region. This initiative aims to reduce congestion at the Vijayawada main railway station. The new station will serve as a bypass hub for trains heading towards key routes such as Secunderabad and Nagpur, as well as Rajahmundry and Visakhapatnam.
Development Highlights
Despite the initial target completion date being set for the end of 2025, railway authorities expedited the project, completing all proposed works ahead of schedule. Key developments at Rayanapadu include:
- A strikingly designed station façade featuring traditional Kondapalli toy-inspired artwork.
- Full redevelopment of Platform 1 , including the construction of a Cover Over Platform (COP) .
- Modern amenities such as waiting halls, modular toilets, and improved circulating areas for passenger convenience.
This accelerated progress underscores the railways' commitment to enhancing infrastructure and providing better facilities for commuters in the region. With its strategic location and modernized amenities, Rayanapadu railway station is poised to play a vital role in easing passenger and freight traffic in one of India’s busiest railway hubs
Classification
In terms of earnings and outward passengers handled, Rayanapadu is categorized as a Non-Suburban Grade-6 (NSG-6) railway station.{{cite web |title=Stations – Category-wise (NEW) |url=https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,291,358,748,2213 |access-date=25 April 2019 |website=South Central Railway}} Based on the re–categorization of Indian Railway stations for the period of 2017–18 and 2022–23, an NSG–6 category station earns nearly {{₹|1}} crore and handles close to {{Nowrap|1 million}} passengers.{{cite web |title=Categorization of Railway Stations |url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=174916 |website=Press Information Bureau |access-date=20 May 2019 |date=21 March 2018}}
See also
References
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{{South Central Railway zone}}
{{Railway stations in Andhra Pradesh}}
Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1899
Category:Railway stations in NTR district
Category:Vijayawada railway division
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