Anakapalle railway station is a railway station situated in the town of Anakapalle in the Anakapalli district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It serves the town and the surrounding agricultural region, and lies on the Howrah–Chennai main line, one of the busiest rail corridors in India.
Key facts
| Name | Anakapalle railway station |
|---|---|
| Type | Indian Railways station |
| Location | Anakapalle, Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Line | Howrah–Chennai main line |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | East Coast Railway |
| Division | Waltair |
Background
Anakapalle is a long-established trading town known historically for its jaggery and sugarcane markets. The railway station provides connectivity to the town and acts as a feeder for passengers travelling to and from the larger junction at Visakhapatnam, located to the east. The station falls within the administrative jurisdiction of the Waltair division of the East Coast Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Line and connectivity
The station is positioned on the electrified, double-line Howrah–Chennai trunk route. Trains running between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada, as well as long-distance services along the east coast corridor, pass through Anakapalle. The station provides access by road to nearby towns in the Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam and Kakinada regions.
Significance
As one of the principal intermediate stations between Visakhapatnam and Rajahmundry, Anakapalle handles both passenger and goods traffic. Its goods shed has historically been associated with the dispatch of jaggery and other agricultural produce from the surrounding rural hinterland.
Related topics
- Anakapalle
- Anakapalli district
- Howrah–Chennai main line
- East Coast Railway zone
- Waltair railway division
- Visakhapatnam railway station
- Indian Railways
References
- Wikidata: Q25346013
- Indian Railways, East Coast Railway zone — official information