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KTV/Kottavalasa Junction (5 PFs)
कोत्तवलसा जंक्शन
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Updated: Sep 30 2023 (17:49) by GHAZIABAD_WAP7^~
Kottavalasa Junction (KTV) is a major railway station in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh. Located on the Araku-Visakhapatnam Road, it serves as a crucial junction connecting Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, and the Araku Valley. The station boasts 5 platforms, offering a range of amenities, including waiting rooms, refreshment stalls, and ticket booking counters. Passengers can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Eastern Ghats while waiting for their train.

Tourism

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple: A prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara.
Kottavalasa Anjaneya Swamy Temple: A revered temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
Visakhapatnam Beach: A popular tourist destination with scenic views of the Bay of Bengal.
Araku Valley: A picturesque valley known for its lush greenery and tribal culture.
Simhachalam Temple: A historic temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, located near Visakhapatnam.

Food

Sri Venkateswara Grand: Known for its delicious South Indian vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Hotel Sai Grand: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, including dosas, idlis, and curries.
Biryani Junction: Specializes in vegetarian biryanis and other North Indian dishes.
Annapurna Restaurant: A popular local eatery serving traditional Andhra vegetarian cuisine.
The Dosa House: Famous for its crispy dosas, uttapams, and other South Indian favorites.
Number of Platforms: 5
Number of Halting Trains: 52
Number of Originating Trains: 0
Number of Terminating Trains: 0

Station Address

Jn. Point of KRPU/VZM/VSKP, Araku-Visakhapatnam Road, Kottavalasa, Vizianagaram District, Pincode-535183
State: Andhra Pradesh
Elevation: 56 m above sea level
Type: Junction
Category: n/a
Zone: ECoR/East Coast
Division: Waltair
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May 05 2018 (15:56)   18526/Visakhapatnam - Brahmapur Express | SCM/Simhachalam (2 PFs)
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Dec 08 2014 (23:42)   LTT/Mumbai LTT (7 PFs)
 
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The following lines should be made Doubling & Electrified by giving funds in the coming Budget or Centre and State cost sharing basis.
i) WADI - PUNE (Helps in reducing time between LTT, ADI & SC)
ii) CT - GTL
iii) FM - GY - BYPL (Helps in reducing the bus traffic between Hyderabad & Bangalore)
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SC - MUE - NSL (Helps in reducing the bus traffic between Hyderabad & but also provides alternative route to JAT, CDG, ASR)
v) MUE - ADB - MJRI (Helps an alternative route to HWH & NDLS)
vi) BN - NLPD (Helps in reducing the bus traffic between Hyderabad & Vijayawada also helps in developing NLDA like WL and GNT like BZA)
vi) NLPD - DHNE (Helps in alternative route to SBC)
vii) BZA - GDV - MTM - BVRT - NS - NDD (Alternative route from BZA to RJY)
viii) VZM - TIG - R (Shore & alternative route to NDLS, LTT, SNSI, ADI, JP etc)
ix) KPD - TPTY ( Alternative route to SBC, TVC from GDR)
x) KTV - KRDL (Should be done as national project as not only WAT & ECoR but whole of India is dependent on this,since it is earning 6000 Crores per annum in single line)
Only Electrification
i) NWP - GNPR ( Helps in running EMU from VSKP & PSA and an overnight exp from BBS)
ii) PAK - DMM

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