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Entry# 384279-0

PAP/Pithapuram (2 PFs)
पिठापुरम
పిఠాపురం

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Apr 02 (17:46) by dhssravikiran
Pithapuram Railway Station, located in Velamapeta, Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh, is a bustling hub serving the town of Pithapuram, renowned for its ancient Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple. The station offers basic amenities like waiting rooms and ticket counters. The station's location makes it an ideal base for exploring the rich cultural and historical attractions of Pithapuram.

Tourism

**Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple** - A renowned ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, attracting pilgrims from far and wide.
**Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple** - A sacred temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, attracting devotees for blessings.
**Sri Mahalakshmi Temple** - A temple dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, known for its divine aura.
**Sri Venkateswara Temple** - A revered temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, attracting worshipers for its divine grace.
**Pithapuram Hanuman Temple** - A sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman, known for its powerful energy.

Food

**Sri Venkateswara Grand** - A popular choice for South Indian vegetarian meals and snacks.
**Hotel Sairam** - Offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes and thalis.
**Ananda Bhavan** - Known for its delicious vegetarian snacks and sweets.
**Biryani Express** - Serves flavorful vegetarian biryani and other North Indian dishes.
**Sree Balaji Grand** - A popular choice for vegetarian meals with a modern ambiance.

Station Address

Velamapeta, Pithapuram, Kakinada District, Pincode-533450
State: Andhra Pradesh

Elevation: 18 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-5
Zone: SCR/South Central   Division: Vijayawada


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Apr 20 (12:02) Loco pilot dares to repair chain alarm of train halted midway on bridge, suffers bruises (www.thehindu.com)
Commentary/Human Interest
SCR/South Central
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News Entry# 549081   
  Past Edits
Apr 20 2024 (12:02)
Station Tag: Pithapuram/PAP added by PrakharYadav^~/622971

Apr 20 2024 (12:02)
Station Tag: Gollaprolu/GLP added by PrakharYadav^~/622971

Apr 20 2024 (12:02)
Train Tag: Simhadri Express/17240 added by PrakharYadav^~/622971
Trains:  Simhadri Express/17240  
Stations:  Pithapuram/PAP   Gollaprolu/GLP  
April 13, 2024 11:27 pm | Updated 11:27 pm IST - VIJAYAWADA
Assistant...
read full article... Loco pilot dares to repair chain alarm of train halted midway on bridge, suffers bruises
Jan 23 2023 (18:10) విశాఖ-విజయవాడ మార్గంలో పట్టాలు తప్పిన గూడ్స్‌.. (www.eenadu.net)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
SCR/South Central
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News Entry# 506927   
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Jan 23 2023 (18:10)
Station Tag: Pithapuram/PAP added by saisrikanth~/1277047

Jan 23 2023 (18:10)
Station Tag: Samalkot Junction/SLO added by saisrikanth~/1277047

Jan 23 2023 (18:10)
Train Tag: Ratnachal SF Express/12717 added by saisrikanth~/1277047

Jan 23 2023 (18:10)
Train Tag: Howrah - SMVT Bengaluru SF Express/12863 added by saisrikanth~/1277047
విశాఖ నుంచి విజయవాడ వెళ్తున్న గూడ్స్‌ రైలు కాకినాడ జిల్లా సామర్లకోట సమీపంలో పట్టాలు తప్పింది. దీంతో పలు రైళ్ల రాకపోకలు నిలిచిపోయాయి.
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read full article... విశాఖ-విజయవాడ మార్గంలో పట్టాలు తప్పిన గూడ్స్‌..
Jan 10 2018 (18:19) Tirupati to be developed as world-class railway station (www.thehansindia.com)
New Facilities/Technology
SCR/South Central

News Entry# 326683   
  Past Edits
Jan 10 2018 (18:19)
Station Tag: Kakinada Town Junction/CCT added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 10 2018 (18:19)
Station Tag: Pithapuram/PAP added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 10 2018 (18:19)
Station Tag: Sri Kalahasti/KHT added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 10 2018 (18:19)
Station Tag: Nadikude Junction/NDKD added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 10 2018 (18:19)
Station Tag: Padugupadu/PGU added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 10 2018 (18:19)
Station Tag: Bhadrachalam Road/BDCR added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 10 2018 (18:19)
Station Tag: Vijayawada Junction/BZA added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461

Jan 10 2018 (18:19)
Station Tag: Tirupati Main/TPTY added by I WANT UJJAIN TO BE MADE AS TERMINAL/1458461
Vijayawada: South Central Railway (SCR) General Manager Vinod Kumar Yadav said on Tuesday that the South Central Railway will develop Tirupati railway station at a cost...
read full article... Tirupati to be developed as world-class railway station
Jan 10 2018 (10:57) TDP MP pushes for Kakinada-Pithapuram rail line construction (indiatoday.intoday.in)
Other News
SCR/South Central
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News Entry# 326650   
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Jan 10 2018 (10:57)
Station Tag: KSR Bengaluru City Junction (Bangalore)/SBC added by karbang~/50057

Jan 10 2018 (10:57)
Station Tag: Kadapa Junction/HX added by karbang~/50057

Jan 10 2018 (10:57)
Station Tag: Kurnool City/KRNT added by karbang~/50057

Jan 10 2018 (10:57)
Station Tag: Yerraguntla Junction/YA added by karbang~/50057

Jan 10 2018 (10:57)
Station Tag: Pithapuram/PAP added by karbang~/50057

Jan 10 2018 (10:57)
Station Tag: Kakinada Town Junction/CCT added by karbang~/50057
Telugu Desam Parliamentary Party leader Thota Narasimham today raised a strong demand for taking up the much-delayed Kakinada-Pithapuram railway main line construction project.
The...
read full article... TDP MP pushes for Kakinada-Pithapuram rail line construction

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29 Public Posts - Thu Jan 11, 2018

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Oh oka pic undi meeru upload chesinde anukunta Seshadri PF#3 ki ichadu arrival even though PF#2 free ga ne unna...
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Jan 11 2018 (19:58)
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Avnu. Arrivals regular ga 3/4 chesthadu anukunta. October lo 3 weeks unna, appudu Gowthami, Seshu kuda PF3 meeda arrival ichadu chaala saarlu. Nenu ippatlo Kakinada vellalenu, just family and friends ni regular ga observe cheyyamani champuthu unta. :)
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Family & Friends ivvani kuda chusi pedatara?? Entuku ivvanni ani adgara?? :)
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Jan 11 2018 (20:13)
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Railfans to thirigi vallaki kuda alavaatu ayipoyindhi. :)
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Nov 23 2013 (15:00) Rail link to Kakinada a mirage (www.deccanchronicle.com)
Other News
SCR/South Central

News Entry# 157721   
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Nov 23 2013 (3:08PM)
Station Tag: Visakhapatnam Junction/VSKP added by moderator**/12

Nov 23 2013 (3:08PM)
Station Tag: Vijayawada Junction/BZA added by moderator**/12

Nov 23 2013 (3:08PM)
Station Tag: Pithapuram/PAP added by moderator**/12

Nov 23 2013 (3:08PM)
Station Tag: Kakinada Town Junction/CCT added by moderator**/12
Rajahmundry: The linking of district headquarters of Kakinada to the main railway line at Pithapuram is  progressing at a snail’s pace despite having acquired clearances more than...
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