Bhimadole railway station

Bhimadole railway station is a railway station serving the town of Bhimadole in the Eluru district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It lies on the Howrah–Chennai main line and is operated by the Vijayawada railway division of the South Central Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Key Facts

Location	Bhimadole, Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Operated by	Indian Railways
Zone	South Central Railway
Division	Vijayawada
Line	Howrah–Chennai main line
Electrification	Yes
State	Andhra Pradesh

Background

Bhimadole is a town located in the West Godavari region of coastal Andhra Pradesh, situated between the major junctions of Vijayawada and Rajahmundry. The railway station functions as a wayside halt on the trunk route connecting eastern and southern India, and primarily caters to passenger traffic from the surrounding agricultural belt.

Line and Connectivity

The station is situated on the Vijayawada–Visakhapatnam section of the Howrah–Chennai main line, one of the busiest rail corridors in India. The section is double-tracked and electrified, supporting both passenger and freight movements. Trains halting at Bhimadole connect the town to nearby stations including Eluru, Powerpet, Nidadavolu Junction and beyond.

Services

The station handles passenger and a limited number of express trains. Long-distance superfast services on the Howrah–Chennai route generally pass through without halting. The station provides basic passenger amenities typical of a non-junction station on the main line.

Significance

As part of the principal east-coast rail corridor, Bhimadole station provides essential rail access to a region with strong agricultural output, particularly paddy and other commercial crops cultivated in the Godavari delta. It functions as a feeder point for nearby villages to reach larger urban centres such as Eluru and Vijayawada.

References

Wikidata entry: Q24951992
Indian Railways – South Central Railway, official portal