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Vedayapalem railway station (station code:VDE[1]), located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, serves Nellore in Nellore district.

Vedayapalem railway station
Indian Railways
General information
Location	Vedayapalem, Nellore, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh India
Coordinates	14.4055°N 79.9576°E / 14.4055; 79.9576
Elevation	27 m (89 ft)
Line(s)	Vijayawada–Chennai section of Howrah–Chennai main line and Delhi–Chennai line
Platforms	2
Tracks	4
Construction
Structure type	Standard (on-ground station)
Parking	Available
Other information
Status	Functioning
Station code	VDE
Zone(s)	South Central Railway,
Division(s)	Vijayawada
History
Opened	1899
Electrified	1980–81
Location
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History

The Vijayawada–Chennai link was established in 1899.[2]

The Chirala–Elavur section was electrified in 1980–81.[3]

Classification

In terms of earnings and outward passengers handled, Vedayapalem is categorized as a Non-Suburban Grade-5 (NSG-5) railway station.[4] Based on the re–categorization of Indian Railway stations for the period of 2017–18 and 2022–23, an NSG–5 category station earns between ₹1–₹10 crore and handles 1–2 million passengers.[5]

Station amenities

It is one of the 38 stations in the division to be equipped with Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs).[6]

References

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