Appikatla railway station is a railway station located in the village of Appikatla in Bapatla district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It serves the village and the surrounding rural area, providing access to the wider Indian Railways network.
Key facts
| Name | Appikatla railway station |
|---|---|
| Location | Appikatla, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Operator | Indian Railways |
| Zone | South Central Railway |
| Country | India |
Background
Appikatla is a village situated in the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh, in the Krishna–Godavari delta belt. The station lies on a route operated by the South Central Railway zone of Indian Railways, which manages a large share of the railway network across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Significance
Smaller wayside stations such as Appikatla play an important role in providing affordable transport for villagers and connecting agricultural communities to nearby towns and district headquarters. Stations of this category typically handle passenger services and act as halts for short-distance and intercity trains.
Related topics
- South Central Railway zone
- Indian Railways
- Bapatla district
- Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh
- List of railway stations in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q63346688