South Central Railway

Name of work: Final Location Survey for Proposed Doubling between Dharmavaram –
Pakala – Katpadi Stations (290 Km. Approx.)

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REPORT ACCOMPANYING THE DETAILED ESTIMATE
1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Dharmavaram to Pakala Section: The proposed section from Dharmavaram to

Pakala (228 km) lies in Guntakal division of South Central Railway. This complete
section lies entirely in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Both Dharmavaram and Pakala
are junction stations. This existing section is a non-electrified single line section.

1.2 The Railway Board sanctioned Preliminary Engg – cum – traffic survey vide Blue
Book item no. 31 of 2013-14 for doubling between Dharmavaram – Pakala stations
(227.7 km.). Preliminary Engineering Survey for double line between Katpadi and
Tirupati stations (104 km.) was sanctioned by Railway Board in the budget for the
year 2012-13 vide Pink Book Item no. 20 with an anticipated cost of Rs.188.95
lakhs.

1.3 The proposed doubling work of Dharmavaram – Pakala – Katpadi stations (290 km)
has a sanctioned cost of 2900 Cr. as mentioned at Sr. no. 42# in Pink book of
South Central Railway of FY 2020-21. This work is an umbrella work under
PB#57/2019-20/NR.

1.4 The double line is proposed to take off from road no. 6 at Dharmavaram station at
ch: 271.0m towards Pakala end and joining at Dharmavaram end of existing Pakala
station.

1.5 The Final Location Survey for the proposed doubling work of Dharmavaram-Pakala-
Katpadi stations (290 KMs) has been taken up by South Central Railway as follow-
up action on the Abstract Estimates & Preliminary Engineering & Traffic Survey
(PETS) Report, which has been sent to Railway Board for perusal. While on the
context, it would be relevant to mention that the corridor features two distinct
sections viz. Dharmavaram-Pakala (228 Kms) and Pakala-Katpadi (62 Kms).
Although both the sections are contiguous; they differ significantly in terms of traffic
demand; apparently due to huge passenger traffic for Tirupati station, which is
located on a branch line taking off from Pakala.
 1.6 The Dharmavaram-Pakala-Katpadi corridor (290 Kms) lies primarily in the state of
Andhra Pradesh with a small section in the state of Tamil Nadu. The PETS Report
envisaged that Dharmavaram-Pakala-Katpadi corridor doubling will add an
additional train running capacity of 15 Passenger and 3 Goods Trains Each Way;
aggregating to an overall enhancement of running capacity by 36 trains Both Ways.
Incidentally, the allocation of trains indicates that primary underlying emphasis has
been on enhancing the passenger traffic capacity in the corridor.

1.7 The execution of work under this project conforms to the Specifications, codes of
Practice and references mentioned below:

a) Indian Railway Standard Schedule of dimensions 2004 with latest correction slips
issued up to 29

b) I.R. Engineering code – Revised edition-1982- Fourth reprint 2012- with latest
correction slips issued up to 56, dated 05.03.2019

c) Indian Railways Unified Standard specifications-2019 for works & materials and
notes in IR USSOR – 2019

d) Indian Railways Permanent Way Manual – Third reprint –July 2019 - with latest
correction slips issued up to 155, dated 09.01.2020

e) Indian Railways code of practice for the design of sub-structures and foundations
of bridges – second revision 2013- with latest correction slips issued up to 29

f) Indian Railways Bridge Rules – Third reprint 2014- with latest correction slips
issued up to 49

g) Indian Railway Bridge manual – referring correction slips upto 38

h) I.S.456/2000 Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete

i) Terms of reference as per Annexure ‘A’ of “Special conditions – Technical” of the

tender document

j) Railway board letter no. 2015/W-1/Genl./Corr. GM/Part2 under subject – Carrying

out FLS and submission of DPRs by Zonal Railways.

2 STANDARDS ADOPTED
2.1 TRACK STANDARDS

SR.
ITEM STANDARDS
NO.
1. Gauge Broad Gauge (1676 mm)
2. Category of line Group ‘B’
Track center to center
3. 6.0 m
distance
Track center to center
Min 6.0 m & Max 15.0 m (From existing track
4. distance at bridge
center)
locations
5. Maximum Speed 110 KMPH
Existing Gradient to be followed
6. Ruling Gradient
In station yards - 1 in 1200
Maximum degree of
7. 4 degree
curvature
As per IRPWM including correction slip upto
8. Permanent Way
No. 155
9. Main Line
a)
Rails 60Kg.Class-I rails
b)
Sleepers PSC sleepers @ 1660 Nos. per km
c)
Ballast cushion 350 mm
10. Loop Line
60 Kg second Hand Rails. New rails on loop
a)
Rails lines of Group A, B & C routes with prior
approval of board
b)
Sleepers 60 kg. PSC sleepers @ 1540 Nos. per km
c)
Ballast cushion 250mm
As per standard B. G. schedule of dimensions
11. Structural Clearances
(Revised 2004)
12. Track Welding Mobile Flush Butt
Switches
Ÿ Running lines - Thick web switches
13. Turnouts and SEJ Ÿ Yard lines - over riding switches
Crossing - CMS Crossing
SEJ - Improved SEJ

2.2 FORMATION STANDARDS

For double line, formation width of 13.35 m is proposed for embankment with side
slopes of 2:1 for ordinary soil. The blanketing has been proposed with blended
material as per RDSO specifications GE-14. Proposed cross-section for double line in
embankment has given below:
 SR.
ITEM STANDARDS
NO.
1. Embankment
Width of existing track = 6.85 m
Width of double track required = 13.35 m
Width required to be extended = 6.5 m
Bank top width widening &
(i)
side slopes
Center to center of track proposed = 6.0 m

Side slopes 2: 1
400 mm
(ii) Blanket thickness 1000 mm SQ2
Rest COE
Embankment fill (top
(iii) 500 mm
layer)
2. Cutting
Width including side
(i) 13.15 + 4 = 17.15 m , side slopes 1:1
drains & side slopes
3. Side drains As per yard planning

2.3 BRIDGE STANDARDS

The extension of existing bridges for double line are proposed to cater to BG 25T
loading standards. All the major bridges are proposed to be constructed on diversion
keeping in view the safety of existing bridges structure.

SR.
ITEM STANDARDS
NO.
1. Superstructure RDSO spans
Substructure and As per IR Substructure & Foundation code and
2.
Foundation Bridge Manual

3. Loading BG 25 T

2.4 OTHER STANDARDS

SR.
ITEM STANDARDS
NO.
Unmanned & manned LCs to be replaced with
1. Road Crossings RUB/ROBs and extension of existing LCs, wherever
feasible in consultation with Railways.
 Yard including
Loop lines and Two main lines and 2 loop lines with CSR of 750 M
2.
platform at each (including existing lines)
crossing station
Passenger As per Railway Board letter dated 11.09.12 including
3.
amenities further modifications
Track machine siding - 300m long in 1 or 2 spur, at
4. Track Machine
stations about 30 Km apart
Signaling and
5. MACLS with Std. III
Telecommunication
6. Traction Electrified
Fixed structure As per SOD 2004 (updated with latest correction
7.
clearance slips upto 29)

As advised by CTPM/SC, CSR of all the existing loop lines at the above integrated
stations have been proposed to be increased to 750 metres.
3 PHYSICAL FEATURES & DEMOGRAPHICS

3.1 ANANTAPUR DISTRICT

Anantapur district is located between 76º 47′ and 78º 26’ of the Eastern longitudes, 13º
41′ and 15º 14’ of the Northern latitudes. It is the largest district of Andhra Pradesh and
7th largest district in India spanning an area of 19,130 km². It is bounded on the north
by Kurnool District, on the east by Kadapa District, on the southeast by Chittoor
District, and on the southwest and west by Karnataka state.

As per 2011 census, Anantapur district has a population of 40,83 lakhs and a
population density of 190 persons/sq. km which is growing at a decadal growth rate of
12.16 per cent. District is largely dominated by rural population comprising of 71.19
percent of the total district population. The district has an average literacy rate of 56.1
percent, which is lower than the average literacy rate of the state (average literacy rate
- 61%). Male population with nearly 68 per cent literacy rate dominates the literate
population in the district. According to the 2011 census, Anantapur has nearly 7.8 lakh
households with an average household size of five members.

3.2 CHITTOOR DISTRICT

Chittoor district is located in the extreme South of Andhra Pradesh, between 12° 37′
and 14° 8′ of the Northern latitudes, 78° 3′ and 79° 55′ of the Eastern longitudes. The
district is spread over 15,152 km². The district is bounded by Anantapur District to the
North-West, Cuddapah District to the North, Nellore District to the North-East,
Krishnagiri District, Vellore District, Tirupathur district and Tiruvallur District of Tamil
Nadu state to the South, and Kolar District of Karnataka state to the West.

According to the 2011 census Chittoor district has a population of 4,174,064. This
gives it a ranking of 47th in India (out of a total of 640) and 6th in its state. The district
has a population density of 275 inhabitants per square kilometer (710/sq mi). Its
population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 11.33%. Chittoor has a sex
ratio of 1002 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 72.36%. Telugu is
the primary official language of the district along with English. Tamil and Kannada are
also used in the areas where the speakers of those languages reside.

3.3 VELLORE DISTRICT

Vellore district lies between 12°15’ and 13°15’ of the Northern latitudes, 78°20’ and
79°50’ of the Eastern longitudes in Tamilnadu State. The geographical area of this
district is 5,920.18 km². It is bounded on North by Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh,
on the South by Thiruvannamalai District, on the West by Krishnagiri and Tirupattur
 District and on the East by Tiruvallur and Ranipet Districts.

According to 2011 census, Vellore district had a population of 39,36,331 constituting

19,61,688 males and 19,74,643 females. The average literacy of the district was
79.17%, constituting 86.50% for males and 71.95% for females, compared to the
national average of 72.99%. The district had 929,281 households. There were
1,689,330 workers, comprising 153,211 cultivators, 254,999 main agricultural
labourers, 106,906 in household industries, 845,069 other workers & 329,145 marginal
workers. 2247001 are non-workers. Language spoken in the District are Tamil, Telugu,
Urdu, Hindi, Kannada, Sowrastra & Malayalam.

4 ALIGNMENT

The alignment of the new doubling is proposed to run on the same route parallel to
the existing single line track in all the sections. There is no other alternative alignment
except taking the line adjacent to the existing line.

The new doubling alignment is proposed with a track center of 6.0 m except at
important and major bridge locations. All the important and major bridges are
proposed to be constructed on permanent diversion without affecting the existing
structures.

According to system map of Guntakal division of SCR and information provided by

the office of Deputy Chief Engineer, the measurements for the existing corridor are taken
as positive increasing from 0.00 km at Dharmavaram Jn. to 227.42 km at Pakala Jn.

Therefore, for ease of correlation, the chainage proposed for the doubling line is kept
in conjunction with the chainage for the existing line.

5 LAND

Minimum land required for the construction of second line is estimated to be

acquired. Total land estimated to be acquired is 205 Hectares. The cost of dry
land, wet land, Built-up area/House sites lands were obtained from local enquiries
as well as revenue authorities.
Details of land covered by proposed line is given below

a. Dry land : 50 Hectares

 b. Wet land : 145 Hectares
c. Built-up area/House sites : 16 Hectares
d. Forest Area : 5 Hectares
Total : 216 Hectares

The new track centers at the bridge locations have been proposed at a distance of
15.0 m and more from the extreme existing tracks in order not to interfere with the
existing bridges during the execution stage and duly avoiding the caution orders for
long time.

6 FORMATION

Formation width of 7.85 m for embankment with side slopes of 2:1 has been
adopted for ordinary soil. Maximum depth of cutting for proposed new line is
kept as 15.63 m at formation level with side slope of 1: 1 in ordinary soil. Maximum
height of Embankment is 12.31 m in bank with side slope of 2.1 in ordinary soil. The
details of bank and cutting are as follows

Maximum height of bank : 12.31 m

Embankment quantity : 45.35 lac cum
Maximum depth of cutting : 15.63 m
Cutting quantity : 1.75 lac cum

7 BRIDGES

There are a total of 502 bridges (excluding ROBs/RUBs) in the proposed alignment,
out of which 2 are important bridges, 38 are major bridges and 462 minor bridges.
The details of bridges proposed are as below:

Important Bridges : 2 Nos.

Major Bridges : 38 Nos.
Minor Bridges : 462 Nos.
Total : 502 Nos.

8 ROBs/RUBs

There are a total of 74 bridges (excluding ROBs/RUBs) in the proposed alignment,

out of which 0 are ROBs and 74 are ROBs. The details of bridges proposed are as
below:
 ROBs : 0 Nos.
RUBs : 74 Nos.

9 CURVES

The existing maximum degree of curvature of 4 has been retained for the second line
the details of which are given in Annexure.

10 RULING GRADIENT

The existing gradients are followed. The list of gradients are shown in Annexure.

11 LEVEL CROSSINGS

There are 59 Nos. of level crossings proposed to be extended suitably to

accommodate the proposed line.

12 PERMANENT WAY

60 kg Class-I Rails on PSC sleepers with 1660 nos per km sleeper density for main
line and 60 Kg. Second hand rails on PSC sleepers with 1540 nos per km sleeper
density for loop line and sidings are proposed Ballast cushion of 350 mm for main
line and 250 mm for loop lines.

13 PROTECTIVE WORKS

Provision has been made in the estimate for protective works such as side drains,
walls, trolley refuges and pitching of embankment of approaches of Major bridges.

14 RESIDENTIAL QUARTERS

Minimum provision of staff quarters have been provided in the estimate. The details
of staff quarters are as below:

Type - II : 200 Nos.

Type - III : 40 Nos
Type - IV : 08 Nos.
Total : 248 Nos.
15 SERVICE BUILDINGS

Areas for provision that has been made in estimate for the following service buildings
is:

Relay/ Battery/ Generator Rooms : 8180 sq m

Electrical Substation : 800 (G) + 688 (Trd) sq m
SSP/SPs at 24 locations : 960 sq m
OHE/PSI Depot : 500 sq m
OHE Tool Rooms at Crossing Stations : 288 sq m

16 DETAILS OF OFFICE BUILDINGS

Areas for provision that has been made in estimate for the following office buildings
is:

AEN Office at NDKD : 350 sq m

SSE P way/ SSE Work Offices at NDKD : 650 sq m
ASDE, AEE offices : 800 sq m

17 DETAILS OF OFFICE BUILDINGS

Station Facilities:

In the proposed doubling between the existing Dharmavaram (DMM) – Pakala (PAK)
single line BG section, 15 nos. of crossing stations and 10 nos. of halt stations exist.
These are excluding junction stations viz. Dharmavaram Jn. and Pakala Jn. All these
stations are fully functional on the existing DMM-PAK single line section. All these
stations have now been proposed for doubling.

In the proposed doubling between the existing Pakala (PAK) – Katpadi (KPD) single
line BG section, 4 nos. of crossing stations and 3 nos. of halt stations exist. These
are excluding junction station viz. Katpadi Jn. All these stations are fully functional on the
existing PAK-KPD single line section. All these stations have now been proposed for
doubling.

Facilities that are provided in each station are detailed below:

 17.1 Dharmavaram Jn. (DMM) (Km. 0.000)

Dharmavaram Jn. station is electrified (OHE) 178.775km from SBC station reckoned
as KM: 0.00 and Bangalore to Guntakal route. For Pakala, Dharmavaram station is
reckoned as KM: 0.00. There is no yard modification in the existing station limit due to
doubling of track. The alignment is taking off from Road No. 6 at Ch: 271.0m towards
Pakala end.

The doubling of track alignment is runs right side parallel to the existing main line of
5.3m track centre in between stations. The doubling line will be up directional train.

17.2 Chinnekuntapalli (CCI) (Km. 14.550)

Chinnekuntapalli is existing block crossing station with one main line and two
loop lines of CSR 720m. The station building is situated on the left hand side.
Proposed doubling mainline is connecting to the existing over shoot dead end of
second loop line towards Dharmavaram end. Common loop facility is proposed on
loop line no. 1 adjacent to DN main line. Loop line connected to track machine siding.
Necessary isolations are provided for the both loops as per standard provision.
Provision is made for FOB and trolley path on both ends of platforms. Track centres
of existing yard of 6.0m is proposed. Track machine siding is proposed by the side of
common loop with dead end facility.

17.3 Ramanujapalli (RLX) (Km. 18.100)

It is a Halt station with passenger platform on station building side. The station
building is situated at left hand side towards Pakala. The proposed doubling line
at track centre distance of 6.0m will have a high level passenger platform of
size 420m x 13.0m and two rail level platforms of 90m x 13m on both sides.
Provision is made for FOB and trolley path on both ends of platforms.

17.4 Muktapuram (MPM) (Km. 27.600)

It is a Halt station with rail level passenger platform on station building side. The
proposed doubling line at track centre distance of 6.0m will have a high level
passenger platform of size 420m x 13.0m and two rail level platforms of 90m x
13m on both sides. Provision is made for FOB and trolley path on both ends of
platforms.
17.5 Mudigubba (MGB) (Km. 34.910) 

Mudigubba is an existing crossing station with one main line and two loop lines of CSR
720.0m.

Proposed doubling mainline is connecting to the existing loop line no. 2 at

Dharmavaram end. An additional loop is provided as UP loop line. The existing loop
line no.1 will be converted as common loop. Provision is made for FOB and trolley
path on both ends of platforms. The HL platform on the upside will be modified to a
size of 550m x 11.0m and a HL platform of size 150m x 5m is proposed for the TM
siding.

17.6 Malakavemula H (MVA) (Km. 45.899)

Malakavemula is a Halt station with R.L. platform on station building side. The
proposed doubling line will also have R.L. platform of size 420m x 13.0m and two rail
level platforms of 90m x 13m on both sides. Provision is made for FOB and trolley
path on both ends of platforms.

17.7 Kalasamudram (KCM) (Km. 53.580)

Kalasamudram is a crossing station with one main line and two loop lines of CSR
721.57M.

Proposed Doubling mainline is connecting to the existing loop line no. 2 at

Dharmavaram end. An additional loop line is provided as up loop line as common
loop by modifying the existing crossovers. Track centres of existing yard of 5.30m is
maintained and the approaches are connected with 6.00m spacing suitably. . The HL
platform on the upside will be modified to a size of 400m x 11.0m and a HL platform
of size 150m x 5m is proposed for the TM siding. Provision is made for trolley
path on both ends of platforms.

17.8 Kadiri (KRY) (Km. 67.150)

 Kadiri is existing 3 line crossing station with one main line and two loop lines of CSR
720M. The station building is situated at the right side.

Proposed doubling lines connected to the existing mainline at the approaches before
the existing top point by introducing a reverse curve. The down main line is cut and
connected to the existing loop No. 2 at Dharmavaram end as down main line. A
300m long Track machine siding is proposed by the side of common loop with dead
end facility and a HL platform of size 150mx 5m is proposed alongwith. Here the
alignment changes from right to left side before the station.

17.9 Nallacheruvu (NCU) (Km. 77.710)

Nallacheruvu is existing 3 line crossing station with one main line and two loop lines.
The station building is situated at the right side.

Proposed doubling lines connected to the existing mainline at the approaches before
the existing top point. The down main line is connected to the existing loop No. 2 at
Dharmavaram end as down main line. Additional loop is on down main line is
proposed as common loop by the side of the platform which functions as island PF
for common loop and down main line. At Pakala end the existing loop line 2 it is now
converted as DN main line is extended after the yard as doubling line left side of
existing main line. A 300m long Track machine siding is proposed by the side of
common loop line with dead end facility and a HL platform of size 150mx 5m is
proposed alongwith.

17.10 Nallacheruvu East (NCE) (Km. 81.620)

Nallacheruvu East is a Halt station with passenger platform on station building side.
The proposed doubling line at track centre distance of 6.0m will have a high level
passenger platform of size 420m x 13.0m and two rail level platforms of 90m x
13m on both sides. Provision is made for FOB and trolley path on both ends of
platforms.

17.11 Tanakallu (TKU) (Km. 89.240)

 Tanakallu is existing 3 line crossing station with one main line and two loop lines. The
station building is situated at the right side.

Proposed doubling line connected to the existing 2nd loop of over shoot dead end
line. Additional loop on down main line is proposed as loop line by the side of the
platform which functions as HL island PF of size 420m x 13.0m for loop line.
Necessary modifications are made to reorient/ relocating the crossovers. Provision is
made for FOB and trolley path on Dharmavaram end of platforms. A 300m long Track
machine siding is proposed by the side loop line 1 with dead end facility and a HL
platform of size 150mx 5m is proposed alongwith.

17.12 Mulakacheruvu (MCU) (Km. 104.430)

Mulakalacheruvu is existing 3 line crossing station with one main line and two loop
lines. The station building is situated at the right side.

Proposed doubling lines connected to the existing sand hump of 2nd loop which will
be dismantled. Additional loop on down main line is proposed as loop line no. 2 by
the side of the platform by removing the existing track machine siding. ML Island PF
modified to size 323m x 11.0m facilitates for both common loop and down main line.
There is provision of trolley path on Dharmavaram side.

17.13 Battulapuram (BTM) (Km. 112.000)

Battulapuram is a Halt station with passenger platform on station building side.

The proposed doubling line at track centre distance of 6.0m will have a high level
passenger platform of size 420m x 13.0m and two rail level platforms of 90m x
13m on both sides. Provision is made for FOB and trolley path on both ends of
platforms.

17.14 Burrakayalakota (BYKT) (Km. 117.780)

Burrakayalakota is a halt station with passenger platform on station building side.

The proposed doubling line at track centre distance of 6.0m will have a high level
passenger platform of size 420m x 13.0m and two rail level platforms of 90m x
13m on both sides. Provision is made for FOB and trolley path on both ends of
platforms.
17.15 Thummanagunta (TAT) (Km. 120.420)

The station building is on the left side. The new loop line is taken off on the newly
connected main line.

Proposed doubling alignment is connected before the entry of Tummanagunta station

on the existing main line. Track machine siding is also provided by the side of
common loop line while the existing TM siding is dismantled. Provision is made for
trolley path on both ends of platforms. The station building and the HL platform on the
side of station building is dismantled against which a new station building and HL
platform of size 420m x 13.0m alongwith RL platforms of 90m x 13.0m is proposed.
Another HL platform of size 420m x 13.0m alongwith RL platforms of 90m x 13.0m is
proposed on the opposite side of the proposed station building. Provision is made for
FOB and trolley path on both ends of platforms. A 300m long Track machine siding is
proposed and a HL platform of size 150mx 5m is proposed alongwith.

17.16 Kurabalakota (KBA) (Km. 135.510)

Kurbalakota is existing 3 line crossing station with one main line and two loop lines.
The station building is situated at the right side.

The down main line is proposed to be connected to the existing loop No. 2 at
Dharmavaram end as down main line. Additional loop on down main line is proposed
as common loop by the side of the proposed platform of size 420m x 13.0m
alongwith RL platforms of 90m x 13.0m that functions as island PF for common loop
and down main line. Provision is made for FOB and trolley path on both ends of
platforms.

17.17 Madanapalle Road (MPL) (Km. 144.400)

Madanapally Road is existing 3 line crossing station with one main line and two loop
lines. The station building is situated at the right side.

Proposed doubling line is connected to the existing loop line 2 as down line. The
existing track machine siding by the side of loop 2 is extended as down loop line and
connecting to the newly extended down main line with a reverse curve. The loop no.
1 is converted as common loop duly adjusting the point and crossing at Pakala end.
 A 300m long Track machine siding is proposed and a HL platform of size 150mx 5m
is proposed alongwith.

17.18 Vayalpad (VLD) (Km. 152.300)

Vayalapad is existing 3 line crossing station with one main line and two loop lines.
The station building is situated at the left side.

Proposed doubling line is connected to the existing loop line 2 after over shoot dead
end at Dharmavaram end and Pakala end the over shoot line of loop 2 is connected
to the proposed main line. Loop line 1 on station side is converted as common loop
by rearranging the crossovers. Here the alignment changes from left to right side
after the station.

17.19 Chintaparti (CTY) (Km. 160.610)

It is a Halt station with passenger platform on station building side. The station
building is situated at left hand side.

The proposed doubling line at track centre distance of 6.0m will have a high level
passenger platform of size 420m x 13.0m and two rail level platforms of 90m x 13m
on both sides. Provision is made for FOB and trolley path on both ends of platforms.

17.20 Itlamvaripalle (IVT) (Km. 166.360)

It is a Halt station with passenger platform on station building side. The station
building is situated at left hand side.

The proposed doubling line at track centre distance of 6.0m will have a high level
passenger platform of size 420m x 13.0m and two rail level platforms of 90m x 13m
on both sides. Provision is made for FOB and trolley path on both ends of platforms.

17.21 Kalikri (KCI) (Km. 172.090)

Kalikiri is existing 3 line crossing station with one main line and two loop lines. The
station building is situated at the left side.

Proposed doubling line is connected to the existing loop line 2 at over shoot dead
end towards Dharmavaram end. Further this line on Pakala end which has a dead-
end is extended as doubling line on the right of the existing main. Common loop
provision is proposed adjacent to the existing HL PF and a 300m TM siding is
provided by this common loop line. Necessary crossovers are envisaged. The
proposed doubling alignment changes from right side to left side after this station.

17.22 Piler (PIL) (Km. 186.360)

Piler is existing 3 line crossing station with one main line and two loop lines. The
station building is situated at the right side.
The doubling alignment is joining at over shoot end of the loop line 2 and extended
further as main line and further runs on the left side of the existing main line.
Common loop is proposed taking from the newly proposed DN main line adjacent to the
PF and connecting to the other end. Crossovers are modified and relocated.
Provision is made for FOB and trolley path on both ends of platforms.

17.23 Pulicherala (PCL) (Km. 201.790)

Pulicherla is existing 3 line crossing station with one main line and two loop lines.
The station building is situated at the left side.

Proposed doubling line is connected to the existing loop line 2 at the sand hump
point and extended and at the Pakala end further continues as doubling line on right side
of the existing main line. The track machine siding is dismantled and a common loop
line is proposed connected on the side opposite to the station building. A 300m long
Track machine siding is proposed and a HL platform of size 150mx 5m is proposed
alongwith. An HL platform of size 420m x 13.0m alongwith RL platforms of 90m x 13.0m
is proposed on the opposite side of the proposed station building. Extension of FOB is
proposed to connect the platforms.

17.24 Mangalampeta (MPT) (Km. 209.290)

It is a Halt station with passenger platform on station building side. The station
building is situated at left hand side.

The existing RL platform and station building will be dismantled in lieu of which a high
level passenger platform of size 420m x 13.0m and two rail level platforms of 90m x
13m on both sides is proposed. Another high level passenger platform of size 420m x
13.0m is proposed of the opposite side of the proposed station building. Provision is
made for FOB and trolley path on both ends of platforms.
 17.25 Valivedu (VLV) (Km. 214.000)
It is a Halt station with passenger platform on station building side. The station
building is situated at left hand side.

The existing RL platform and station building will be dismantled in lieu of which a high
level passenger platform of size 420m x 13.0m and two rail level platforms of 90m x
13m on both sides is proposed. Another high level passenger platform of size 420m x
13.0m is proposed of the opposite side of the proposed station building. Provision is
made for FOB and trolley path on both ends of platforms.

17.26 Damalcheruvu (DCU) (Km. 220.010)

Damalacheruvu is existing 3 line crossing station with one main line and two loop
lines. The station building is situated at the right side.

The doubling alignment from joins at loop no 2 at over shoot point at both ends. The
existing station building is dismantled and a new one is proposed on the left side.
One additional loop line is proposed towards proposed station building side. Also, a HL
passenger platform is proposed towards proposed station building side. Provision is
made for FOB and trolley path on both ends of platforms.

17.27 Pakala Jn. (PAK) (Km. 227.420/62.583)

Pakala is existing 5 line crossing station with one main line and four loop lines. The
station building is situated in between main line and loop line No. 1. No extra facilities
are planned.

17.28 Putalapattu (PTT) (Km. 47.006)

This is an existing crossing station with one main line, one loop line and one siding.
There is no alteration to the existing platforms and station building.

One passenger loop line and one main line to be provided on up main line side & DN
loop line is a common loop line. Necessary crossovers are to be provided for
simultaneous reception and dispatch of trains. One HL platform of size 600m x 13m
is proposed along with FOB & trolley pathway on both ends.

17.29 RVS Nagar Halt (RVSN) (Km. 40.202)

It is a halt station. Existing station building and platform are to be dismantled and in
lieu of which a HL platform of size 600m x 13m is proposed. Another HL platform of
size 600m x 13m is proposed on the other side.
 17.30 Chittoor (CTO) (Km. 32.651)
This is an existing crossing station. This is 5 line station i.e., one main line, 3
passenger loops and one goods line. The new line (DN main line) will join on road
no.3 of this station on KPD end and take off from on road no.4 of this station on
TPTY end.

No other additions are proposed except emergency crossovers between UP & DN

main lines leading to KPD & TPTY ends.

17.31 Siddampalli (SIE) (Km. 24.880)

This is an existing crossing station with one main and one loop. There is no alteration
to the existing platforms and station building.

One main line and one loop line to be provided on UP main line side & DN loop line
is a common loop line. Necessary crossovers are to be provided for simultaneous
reception and dispatch of trains. High level platform, FOB & trolley pathway at both
ends is proposed.

17.32 Payanapalli (PYX) (Km. 21.627)

This is an existing halt station and there is no infringement with existing platform and
station building.

One HL passenger platform of size 600m x 13.0 m is proposed on UP main line side.

17.33 Ramapuram (RAM) (Km. 15.599)

This is an existing crossing station with one main line, two loops line and the station
building. There is no alteration to station building and existing station side platform.

One passenger loop line to be provided on UP main line side which will also act as a
common loop line. Necessary crossovers are to be provided for simultaneous
reception and dispatch of trains. Widening of existing Platform, FOB & trolley
pathway is to be provided at both ends.

17.34 Bommasamudram (Exg. Halt & Proposed Crossing) (BUM) (Km.9.581)

This is an existing halt station and converting into crossing station (sanction
work) and proposed crossing station having one loop line, Station building.
There is no alteration to station building. Two passenger loop lines are to be
provided & DN loop line is a common loop line and necessary crossovers are
to be provided for simultaneous reception and dispatch of trains. Two High
level platforms of size 600m x 13m, FOB, trolley pathway at both ends are
 proposed.

17.35 Katpadi Jn. (KPD) (Km. 0.000)

The proposed doubling between KPD-TPTY is feasible to take off from MAS
end of existing buffer stop of loop line and further it will continue as UP main
line towards Tirupati. New crossover is proposed for connecting existing line to
proposed line at TPTY end.

18 S&T
The cost of S&T works worked out to Rs.667,17,24,268/-. The second line is
proposed with MACLS with Standard - III inter locking to be operated from a panel in
the ASM’s room.
19 Electrical
The cost of Electrical(TrD) and Electrical (G) works worked out to Rs.409,05,41,619/-
and Rs.235,34,83,370/- respectively. All new stations and service buildings viz ,
station building, platforms, offices, battery and generator rooms and residential
quarters will be electrified. Provision of electric pumps has also been made for water
supply arrangements to stations.
20 Rates
Rates for Scheduled Items have been considered as per Indian Railways Unified
Standard Schedule of Rate -2019 (IRUSSOR-2019) of SCR division. Rates for P.
Way Items (eg. Rail, sleepers) have been considered as per 'PWP 2020-2021 P Way
rates. All Other Rates have been considered as per Delhi Schedule of Rates 2018
(DSR-2018) or rates as given in PETS reports.

21 Cost
The cost of project i.e second line between Bibinagar - Guntur section (248 km) has
been prepared for an amount of Rs.3582.42 Crores:

The following department wise breakup

Civil Engg. : Rs. 2261.91 Cr.
S&T : Rs. 667.17 Cr.
Electrical (OHE) : Rs 409.05 Cr.
Electrical (Genl) : Rs. 235.35 Cr.
Security Related : Rs. 8.93 Cr.
Works @0.25%
Total : Rs. 3582.42 Cr.