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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.

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 (08:45) Freight Train Derails in Andhra Pradesh, Disrupting Rail Traffic (www.naidunia.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
ECoR/East Coast
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read full article... Jagdalpur News: रेलमार्ग पर चट्टान से टकराकर मालगाड़ी का इंजन पटरी से उतरा, आंध्र जाने वाली ट्रेनें प्रभावित

A freight train engine derailed on the Kirandul-Kottavalasa railway line between Boddavara and Shivalingapuram stations in Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred at around 6:10 AM on Sunday, 230 km from Jagdalpur. The accident caused a disruption in rail traffic, and the passenger special train from Visakhapatnam to Kirandul was halted at...
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Visakhapatnam.

Kiranjul aur Kottavalasa railway line pe, Boddavara aur Shivalingapuram station ke beech, ek freight train ka engine ek chaatann se takra kar patri se utar gaya. Yeh accident Sunday subah 6:10 baje, Jagdalpur se 230 kilometer dur Andhra Pradesh mein hua. Is accident ki wajah se rail traffic band ho...
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gaya hai. Visakhapatnam se Kirandul aane wali passenger special train ko Visakhapatnam mein hi rok diya gaya hai.
Mar 11 (14:20) Engine Trolley of Odisha-bound Train Derails at Kottavalasa Station, No Injuries Reported (sambadenglish.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
ECoR/East Coast
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News Entry# 544657   
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Mar 11 2024 (14:20)
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Mar 11 2024 (14:20)
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read full article... (Watch video): Engine of Odisha-bound Visakhapatnam-Bhawanipatna passenger train derails

The engine trolley of the Visakhapatnam-Bhawanipatna passenger train (08504) derailed while departing from Kottavalasa railway station in Odisha. The incident occurred as the train was entering route No-2. Thankfully, no injuries or casualties were reported. A diesel locomotive was attached to the train, and the rear portion is being cleared for...
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the train to reach its destination. The rest of the train remained intact, and other train services are functioning normally.

Odisha jaane wala 08504 Visakhapatnam se Bhawanipatna passenger train ka engine trolley, Kottavalasa railway station se chalu hone ke waqt derail ho gaya. Train route No-2 mein jaate waqt ye incident hua. Thank God, koi bhi hurt nahi hua. Train ke piche se ek diesel locomotive attach kiya gaya...
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hai aur train ke rear portion ko clear kiya ja raha hai taaki wo apni destination tak pahunch sake. Train ka baki hissa sahi hai aur aur train services normal hai.
Mar 11 (14:08) Locomotive of Visakhapatnam-Bhawanipatna Passenger Special Train Derails Near Kottavalasa Station (www.thehindu.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
ECR/East Central
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News Entry# 544648   
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Mar 11 2024 (14:08)
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Mar 11 2024 (14:08)
Train Tag: Visakhapatnam - Bhawanipatna Passenger Special/08504 added by PrakharYadav^~/622971
read full article... Visakhapatnam-Bhawanipatna passenger special train derails at Kottavalasa station, passengers safe

On Sunday evening, the locomotive of the 08504 Visakhapatnam-Bhawanipatna passenger special train derailed near Kottavalasa railway station in Vizianagaram district. The derailment occurred while the train was starting from the downline loop. The buffer of the first coach, a second-class luggage coach (SLR), became entangled, but there were no casualties or...
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injuries. A locomotive at the station was used to detach the rear portion of the train, and after providing food to stranded passengers, all coaches except the entangled first coach and derailed locomotive were removed. The train departed at around 9:20 p.m.

Sunday evening ko, 08504 Visakhapatnam-Bhawanipatna passenger special train ka locomotive Vizianagaram district ke Kottavalasa railway station ke paas downline loop se chalne ke time derail ho gaya. Pehla coach ka buffer, jo ki second-class luggage coach (SLR) tha, entangled ho gaya, par koi casualty ya injury nahi hui. Station par...
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available locomotive ka use karke train ka rear portion detach kiya gaya. Stranded passengers ko food dene ke baad, pehle coach aur derailed locomotive ke alawa saare coaches ko remove kar diya gaya. Train raat 9:20 pm ke aas-paas station se chali gayi.
Mar 01 (09:50) PM Modi to Lay Foundation Stones for Redevelopment of 21 Railway Stations in Odisha, 12 in Andhra Pradesh (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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read full article... PM to lay foundation for rly projects worth ₹26k crore in Dhanbad today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 12 railway stations in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha under the Amrit Bharat Stations scheme. These stations include Simhachalam, Andhra Ooti Araku, Parvathipuram, Bobbili, Kottavalasa, Chipurupalle, Srikakulam Road, Naupada, Parlakehmundi, Jepore, Rayagada, and Koraput. In Odisha, Modi will also...
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lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 21 railway stations with an investment of Rs 900 crore and inaugurate 52 road over bridges (ROBs) and road under bridges (RUBs) with a total cost of Rs 1420 crore. These projects aim to improve transportation efficiency and provide better facilities at the stations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Andhra Pradesh aur Odisha mein 12 railway stations ke redevelopment ke liye foundation stone rakhenge, ye sab Amrit Bharat Stations scheme ke under hai. In stations mein Simhachalam, Andhra Ooti Araku, Parvathipuram, Bobbili, Kottavalasa, Chipurupalle, Srikakulam Road, Naupada, Parlakehmundi, Jepore, Rayagada, aur Koraput shamil hai. Odisha mein,...
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Modi 21 railway stations ke redevelopment ke liye bhi foundation stone rakhenge, jisme Rs 900 crore ka investment hoga, aur 52 road over bridges (ROBs) aur road under bridges (RUBs) ka inauguration karenge, jinka total cost Rs 1420 crore hai. Ye projects transportation efficiency ko improve karne aur stations pe better facilities dene ka aim rakhte hai.
Feb 29 (22:53) Rockfall Disrupts Rail Traffic on Kirandul-Kottavalasa Line in Andhra Pradesh (www.naidunia.com)
Major Accidents/Disruptions
ECoR/East Coast
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News Entry# 543415   
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Feb 29 2024 (22:53)
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Feb 29 2024 (22:53)
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read full article... Jagdalpur News: किरंदूल-कोट्टावालसा रेललाइन पर गिरी चट्टान, मालगाड़ी के तीन इंजन क्षतिग्रस्त, यात्री ट्रेनों को किया गया रद

A rockfall on the Kirandul-Kottavalasa railway line between Chimidipalli and Borraguhalu in Andhra Pradesh, 240 km from Jagdalpur, has disrupted rail traffic. The incident occurred on Thursday evening at 6:40 PM, damaging three engines of a goods train traveling from Visakhapatnam to Bacheli. Due to the single-line track, rail traffic is...
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halted. The Kirandul-Visakhapatnam passenger train has been cancelled at Chimidipalli and passengers are being transported by road. The Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Night Express is being diverted via Koraput-Raigarh. The Kirandul passenger train will run via Koraput on March 1st, and the Visakhapatnam-Kirandul passenger train will be cancelled on Friday. The incident has also affected the transportation of iron ore.

Kirandul aur Kottavalasa railway line par, Chimidipalli aur Borraguhalu ke beech, track par ek patthar girne ki wajah se traffic band ho gaya hai. Ye incident Jagdalpur se 240 km door Andhra Pradesh mein, Thursday shaam 6:40 PM par hua. Is incident mein, Visakhapatnam se Bacheli ja rahi maalgadi ke teen...
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engine kharab ho gaye hain. Single line hone ki wajah se, rail traffic band hai. Kirandul se Visakhapatnam ja rahi passenger train ko Chimidipalli mein cancel kar diya gaya hai aur passengers ko road se bheja ja raha hai. Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Night Express ko Koraput-Raigarh route se bheja ja raha hai. Kirandul passenger train 1st March ko Koraput se chalne wali hai, aur Visakhapatnam-Kirandul passenger train Friday ko cancel rahegi. Is incident se iron ore ki transportation bhi affect hui hai.
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