Cuddapah-Nellore Railway
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The Cuddapah-Nellore State Railway from Tirupati ( Ranigunta ) to Nellore was opened in 1887 thus linking Vijayawada and Chennai. This was worked by the South Indian Railway(SIR), who attempted to purchase that section from the State. [1] [2] [3]
The line was further extended to Guntakal where, in 1887, a junction station was, being created for the joint use of the Madras Railway(MR), the Southern Mahratta Railway(SMR) and Bellary-Kistna State Railway.
References
- ↑ forgottenbooks.com "Indian Engineering March 12, 1887"; p.133 (188); Retrieved 10 Dec 2015
- ↑ Google Books - "India List 1905" pages 451-452 for BULL, Charles Albert, M.I.C.E., late India Public Works Dept; Retrieved 10 Dec 2015
- ↑ "Railways worked on by F L Dibblee between 1856 and 1888"; Retrieved 10 Dec 2015
