Adilabad railway station is a railway station serving the town of Adilabad, the headquarters of Adilabad district in the northern part of the Indian state of Telangana. It functions as the terminal station on the line that connects Adilabad to the broader Indian Railways network through Mudkhed and Nanded.
| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Location | Adilabad, Adilabad district, Telangana |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | South Central Railway |
| Type | Terminal station |
| Line | Mudkhed–Adilabad section |
Overview
The station lies in Adilabad town, which is situated in the northernmost reaches of Telangana, close to the state's border with Maharashtra. As a terminal point, the station marks the end of the railway line that branches northward from the Mudkhed junction in Maharashtra. Trains running to and from Adilabad typically connect onward via Mudkhed and Nanded to other parts of the Indian Railways network.
Administration
The station is operated by Indian Railways and falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the South Central Railway zone. It serves as the principal rail access point for Adilabad town and the surrounding district, which has historically been an agrarian and forested region with significant tribal population.
Geography and connectivity
Adilabad district shares borders with Maharashtra to the north and west. The railway station provides connectivity to towns along the Mudkhed–Adilabad route and, through interchange at Mudkhed and Nanded, to destinations such as Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Mumbai, and other major cities. Road transport from the station links the rest of the district, including taluk centres and tribal settlements.
Significance
As the only major railway terminal in Adilabad district town, the station plays an important role in passenger movement, regional commerce, and the transport of agricultural produce, particularly cotton, which is widely grown in the region. It also serves administrative travel given Adilabad's status as a district headquarters.
Related topics
- Adilabad
- Adilabad district
- South Central Railway zone
- Indian Railways
- Mudkhed Junction railway station
- Nanded railway station
- Telangana
References
- Wikidata entity: Q12414969
- Indian Railways, South Central Railway zone — official publications