Bhattiprolu railway station

Bhattiprolu railway station (station code:BQU[1]), is a D-category Indian Railways station in Guntur railway division of South Central Railway zone.[2] It is situated on the Tenali–Repalle branch line and provides rail connectivity to Bhattiprolu.[2]^:4

Bhattiprolu
Location	Bhattiprolu, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh India
Coordinates	16.1059°N 80.7880°E
Owned by	Indian Railways
Operated by	Indian Railways
Line(s)	Tenali–Repalle branch line
Platforms	1 side platform
Tracks	1
Train operators	Indian Railways
Construction
Structure type	Standard (on ground)
Other information
Station code	BQU
Zone(s)	South Central Railway
Division(s)	Guntur
Classification	E
Services
Preceding station   Indian Railways   Following station Penumarru Tenali–Repalle branch line Pallikona
Location
Bhattiprolu Location in Andhra Pradesh Bhattiprolu Location in India

History

The Tenali–Repalle branch line, constructed by Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway, was opened in 1916.[3][4]

Structure and amenities

The station has roof top solar panels installed by the Indian railways, along with various railway stations and service buildings in the country, as a part of sourcing 500 MW solar energy.[5][6]

See also

• List of railway stations in India

References

1. "Distances in kilometers between stations on the Tenali Jn. – Repalle section" (PDF). Indian Railways. 12 September 2009. p. 61. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 April 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
2. "Evolution of Guntur Division" (PDF). South Central Railway. p. 11. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
3. Somerset Playne, J.W.Bond and Arnol Wright (2004). Southern India: Its history, people, commerce and industrial resources. page 724. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 9788120613447. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
4. "Time Line and Milestones of Events". South Central Railway. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
5. "Solar Panels at Railway Stations". Press Information Bureau. Delhi. 10 April 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
6. Desk, India com News (11 April 2018). "Solar Panels Installed at Railway Stations Across Country – Full List". India.com. Retrieved 18 May 2019.