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KTV/Kottavalasa Junction (5 PFs)
कोत्तवलसा जंक्शन
కొత్తవలస జంక్షన్

Track: Quadruple Electric-Line

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.

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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Number of Platforms: 5
Number of Halting Trains: 50
Number of Originating Trains: 0
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Rating: 3.9/5 (8 votes)
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Mar 11 (11:23)   08504/Visakhapatnam - Bhawanipatna Passenger Special | KTV/Kottavalasa Junction (5 PFs)
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Hkkoraput~   887 blog posts
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Courtesy- Visakhapatnam Jn. / Facebook.

Latest update: Train Left from Kottavalasa with Diesel Loco at 21:20.
Kudos to the Officials of Waltair Division for their Swift Action!
All other train services are Intact.
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Not too long ago we saw an unfortunate accident in this same section. Praying for the best in the future!

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Jan 22 2023 (21:55)   22819/Bhubaneswar - Visakhapatnam Intercity SF Express | KTV/Kottavalasa Junction (5 PFs)
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22819 BBS VSKP Intercity with VSKP Wap-4 crossing Kottavalasa at MPS
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Nov 15 2022 (13:37)   VSKP/Visakhapatnam Junction (8 PFs)
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Two more platforms to come up at Visakhapatnam Railway station as part of Station redevelopment : Waltier DRM
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Nov 23 2021 (23:26)   08525xc/Visakhapatnam - Araku LHB Inaugural Special | VSKP/Visakhapatnam Junction (8 PFs)
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Highly Welcome move.👍
Inauguration Ceremony of Visakhapatnam - Kirandul Train as a Special Train from VSKP to ARK.
Chief Guest The Vice President of India Mr. Venkaiah Naidu Flagged Off this train at 11:45 AM on 22nd November 2021 from Visakhapatnam Railway Station.

Regular train will be commenced WEF 23 Nov 2021 Ex. VSKP & 24th Nov 2021 Ex. KRDL.
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We sincerely thank DRM Waltair ECoR for his relentless efforts for successfully inaugurating the train which will boost tourism in the city.
Joint GM of SER & ECOR was also present at the venue.
We Railfans thank one & all who made this inaugural ceremony successful.

Enjoy the video 👍🏻

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Feb 19 2020 (13:42)   VSKP/Visakhapatnam Junction (8 PFs)
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Which of the fallowing stations are to be developed in Visakhapatnam as Second Terminus
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Anakapalle
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Thadi
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Duvvada
20%
8
Jaggayyapalem
5%
2
Gopalapatnam
0%
0
Marripalem
39%
16
Simhachalam
0%
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Simhachalam North
34%
14
Pendurti
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Kottavalasa
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Kantakapalle
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A new station in main line between Simhachalam and Jaggayyapalem
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