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{{Short description|Indian railway station}}
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{{Infobox station
| native_name =
| name = Kurnool City
| type = [[Indian Railways]] station
| style = Indian Railways
| image = Kurnool railway station.jpg
| caption =
| address = Station Road, Narasimha Reddy Nagar, [[Kurnool]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| country = India
| coordinates = {{Coord|15.8300|N|78.0500|E|type:railwaystation_region:IN|format=dms|display=inline}}
| elevation = {{convert|293|m|ft}}
| line = [[Secunderabad–Dhone section]]
| other =
| structure = Standard (on-ground station)
| platform = 3
| tracks = {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} [[broad gauge]]
| parking = Available
| opened =
| closed =
| rebuilt =
| electrified = No
| ADA =
| code = {{Indian railway code
| code = KRNT
| zone = [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railway]]
| division = {{rwd|Hyderabad}}
}}
| owned =
| operator =
| status = Functioning
| former =
| passengers = 12,500
| pass_year =
| pass_percent =
| pass_system =
| map_dot_label = Kurnool railway station
| map_type = India#India Andhra Pradesh
| map_size = 260
| map_caption = Location in Andhra Pradesh
}}
'''Kurnool City railway station''', formerly '''Kurnool Town railway station''' (station code: KRNT<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/TAG_2015-16/Station_Code(1).pdf|title=Station Code Index|date=2015|website=Portal of Indian Railways|page=46|accessdate=29 April 2019}}</ref>), is located in the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. It serves [[Kurnool]] in the [[Kurnool district]].<ref name="financial express">{{cite news |last1=Nag |first1=Devanjana |title=Wow! Indian Railways gives an airport-like makeover to Kurnool City station; see beautiful pictures here |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/wow-indian-railways-gives-an-airport-like-makeover-to-kurnool-city-station-see-beautiful-pictures-here/1556406/ |accessdate=24 April 2019 |work=The Financial Express |date=23 April 2019}}</ref> It is under the administrative control of the Hyderabad Division of the South Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways.

== Station category ==
Kurnool is a category station, and one of the ten model stations in the Hyderabad Division of South-Central Railway.

* Track: Single Diesel-Line
* Station Type: Regular
* Address: Station Road, Narasimha Reddy Nagar, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh 518004
* Elevation: 293 m above sea level
* Zone: South Central Railway
* Division: Hyderabad
* Nearest airport: Kurnool Airport [23 KM]
* No. of platform(s): 3
* Halting Trains: 90
* Originating Trains: 7
* Terminating Trains: 7

== Structure and amenities ==
The station has rooftop [[solar panels]] installed by the Indian railways, along with various railway stations and service buildings in the country, as a part of sourcing 500 [[MegaWatt|MW]] [[solar energy]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Solar Panels at Railway Stations |url=http://www.pib.nic.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1528465 |agency=[[Press Information Bureau]] |accessdate=18 May 2019 |location=[[Delhi]] |date=10 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Desk |first1=India com News |title=Solar Panels Installed at Railway Stations Across Country – Full List |url=https://www.india.com/news/india/indian-railways-sets-up-solar-panels-at-railway-stations-across-country-full-list-2993822/ |website=India.com |accessdate=18 May 2019 |date=11 April 2018}}</ref> Recently,{{when|date=March 2021}} Indian Railway refurbished the station at a cost of around 15 [[crore]].<ref name="financial express" /> Under the modernization programme, the station entrance, waiting hall, retiring rooms, and platforms were renovated.<ref name="financial express" /> Provisions for washable aprons have also been added.<ref name="financial express" /> Provisions for refreshments room were provided for travellers to get beverages at any time.<ref name="financial express" />

The station caters to an average of 12,500 passengers daily,<ref name="financial express" /> and has several features to help with accessibility. There are two lifts, a footbridge, and escalators. Passenger information displays and signage are also available,<ref name="financial express" /> as well as butterfly-type shelters to allow the passengers to sit and wait until the scheduled arrival of trains.<ref name="financial express" /> In addition to these, the station building and some of the walls have been painted and beautified to display the art and culture of the local place.<ref name="financial express" />

The outer part of the railway station is also being modernized. It includes the shifting of substation, water tank catering to railway station needs, and postal service to decongest the railway station for movement of vehicles coming to and going from station.<ref name="financial express" /> Construction of tensile modelled structures for auto rickshaw parking, car parking, pick up and drop off passengers place, etc. is in progress.<ref name="financial express" /> Upgrades for the drainage system is also in progress to create a smooth flow of water during wet conditions.<ref name="financial express" /> Additional provisions include renovating the footpath area and the space deck portico.<ref name="financial express" />

These renovations and modifications have made the Kurnool Railway station look alike and upgraded to airport standards.
[[File:Kurnool city Railway Staion KRNT.jpg|thumb|250px|Kurnool City Railway Station]]

== Rail coach factory ==
A rail coach factory is being established at Kurnool. The foundation stone was laid on 24 February 2014 and got Railway Minster NOD.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/Midlife-coach-factory-got-Railway-Ministry%E2%80%99s-nod-MP/article14477511.ece |title=Midlife coach factory got Railway Ministry’s nod: MP|date=8 July 2016 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of railway stations in India]][[File:Kurnool Intercity Express at Secunderabad.jpg|thumb|250px|Kurnool city – Secunderabad Intercity Express with a Guntakal-based WDM3A locomotive]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://indiarailinfo.com/arrivals/kurnool-city-krnt/841 Arrivals at KRNT/Kurnool City] ''India Rail Info''

[[Category:Railway stations in Kurnool district]]

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