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{{Short description|Railway station in Andhra Pradesh, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox station
| name = Anantapur
| type = [[Indian Railways]] station
| style = Indian Railways
| image = File:Anatapur Railway station board.jpg
| image_caption = Anantapur railway station
| address = [[Anantapur]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| country = {{flagu|India}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|14.686|N|77.595|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| elevation = {{convert|453|m|ft|1}}
| line = [[Guntakal–Bangalore section]]
| other =
| structure = Standard on ground
| platform = 4
| tracks = 4
| entrances =
| parking = Yes
| bicycle = No
| opened = 1892–93
| closed =
| rebuilt =
| electrified = Yes
| accessible =
| code = {{Indian railway code
| code = ATP
| division = Guntakal
}}
| owned = [[Indian Railways]]
| operator = [[South Coast Railway zone|South Coast Railway]]
| status = Functioning
| former =
| passengers =
| pass_year =
| pass_percent =
| pass_system =
| map_type =India Andhra Pradesh#India
}}

'''Anantapur railway station''' (station code:ATP<ref>{{cite web |title=Distances in kilometers between stations on the ZangalaPalle – Kalluru section |url=http://rbs.indianrail.gov.in/ShortPath/Rbs_pdf/LdtPart-i/ldtpart-i_scr.pdf |website=Indian Railways |accessdate=1 May 2019 |page=116 |date=12 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170414150809/http://rbs.indianrail.gov.in/ShortPath/Rbs_pdf/LdtPart-i/ldtpart-i_scr.pdf |archive-date=14 April 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>) is located in [[Anantapur district]] in the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] and serves [[Anantapur]] city. It lies on [[Guntakal–Bangalore section]].

== History ==

The Guntakal–Bangalore line was opened in 1892–93.<ref>{{cite book| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_RG2x2xDQ5UC&q=South+Indian+Railway+Gazetteer&pg=PA76| title=Gazetteer of South India| volume=II| page=479| last=W. Francis| year=1988| publisher=Mittal Publications| location=New Delhi| accessdate=30 December 2013| via=Google Books}}</ref> The metre-gauge Guntakal–Mysore Frontier Railway was opened in 1893. It was operated by Southern Mahrata Railway.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://wiki.fibis.org/index.php?title=Guntakal-Mysore_Frontier_Railway | title =Guntakal–Mysore Frontier Railway | publisher =fibis | accessdate =9 December 2013 | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060009/http://wiki.fibis.org/index.php?title=Guntakal-Mysore_Frontier_Railway | archive-date =4 March 2016 | url-status =dead }}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=November 2016}}
Anantapur railway station was officially opened to traffic in 1892 as part of the Guntakal–Bangalore line. It played an important role in connecting Rayalaseema with Karnataka and became one of the key junctions for trade and passenger movement in the region.<ref>South Central Railway. "History of South Central Railway". scr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 25 August 2025.</ref>

== Electrification ==
The Gooty-Bangalore railway line was fully electrified and commissioned on 14 July 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/infrastructure/single-view/view/bangalore-electrification-commissioned.html|title = Bangalore electrification commissioned}}</ref>

== Classification ==
Anantapur is classified as an ''NSG-3'' station in the [[Guntakal railway division]].<ref name="categories">{{cite web|title=Category of Stations over Guntakal Division |url=http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0,1,291,353,1280,1349 |website=South Central Railway zone |publisher=Indian Railways |accessdate=8 November 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160501162856/http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_section.jsp?lang=0&id=0%2C1%2C291%2C353%2C1280%2C1349 |archivedate= 1 May 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Anantapur has been selected for the ''Adarsh Station Scheme'', a scheme for upgradation of stations by the [[Indian Railways]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adarsh Railway Station Scheme |url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=160499 |website=Press Information Bureau |accessdate=24 May 2019 |date=5 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Adarsh Stations |url=https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/cris//uploads/files/1527591252494-ADARSH%20STATIONS.pdf |website=Portal of Indian Railways |accessdate=24 May 2019}}</ref>

== Amenities ==
* Anantapur railway station has computerized reservation counters, waiting room, retiring room, non-vegetarian refreshment stall, light refreshment stall, tea stall and book stall.
* Anantapuram has 4 platforms and each can handle a train with more than 21 coaches. Daily 41 pairs of passenger trains pass through this station with halt times more than 2 minutes.
* The station is equipped with Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) and has been provided with free Wi-Fi under the Digital India initiative of Indian Railways. CCTV surveillance has also been installed for passenger safety.<ref>Press Information Bureau. "Railways provide free Wi-Fi at stations under Digital India". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 25 August 2025.</ref>
==Passenger traffic==
Anantapur railway station handles over 18,000 passengers daily, making it one of the busiest stations in the Guntakal division.<ref>Indian Railways. "Passenger Statistics Report 2018–19". indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 25 August 2025.</ref>
==Connectivity==
The station is well connected by express and passenger trains to major cities such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Prominent trains halting here include the Prasanthi Express, Karnataka Express, and Kondaveedu Express.<ref>India Rail Info. "ATP/Anantapur Railway Station". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 25 August 2025.</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
*{{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/departures/anantapur-atp/139|publisher=indiarailinfo.com|title=ATP/Anantapur Station – 82 Train Departures SCR/South Central Zone – Railway Enquiry|accessdate=8 November 2016}}

{{Railway stations in Andhra Pradesh}}

[[Category:Railway stations in India opened in 1872]]
[[Category:Railway stations in Anantapur district]]
[[Category:Guntakal railway division]]

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MatthewEbner at 13:07, 25 August 2025