Padugupadu railway station (station code:PGU), located in the Indian state of

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, serves Kovur City in Nellore district. It has 3 platforms with shelter and drinking water facility is also now available. 2 Express trains are halting here.

History

The Vijayawada–Chennai link was established in 1899. The Chirala–Elavur section was electrified in 1980–81.

Classification

In terms of earnings and outward passengers handled, Padugupadu is categorized as a ''Non-Suburban Grade-6 (NSG-6)'' railway station. Based on the re–categorization of Indian Railway stations for the period of 2017–18 and 2022–23, an NSG–6 category station earns nearly crore and handles close to passengers.

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* Transport in Nellore Railway stations in Nellore district Vijayawada railway division Railway stations in India opened in 1899 {{AndhraPradesh-railstation-stub