The Guntur–Tenali section connects and of Guntur district in the

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. It intersects

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at . The section is an electrified

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, with the second line opened on 26 April 2019.

History

Guntur–Tenali section, a part of Guntur–Repalle broad gauge project was opened in 1916, which was then owned by

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Jurisdiction

The section covers a total length of and is administered under

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, excluding which falls under

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Guntur-Tenali section Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh * * 1916 establishments in India 5 ft 6 in gauge railways in India Railway lines opened in 1916