Kakinada Port Station and Railbus

The New Kakinada Port Station and the Railbus. By Krupa Ratnam

Date: 2010-01-29
Owner: Gallery Administrator
Size: 12 items
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The new Port station falls between Town and Port (old). If you observe carefully just under the starter/ little bit under the sign board, the old port station is visible hazily. Eventually all the rakes will be shifted to old port station for maintenance.

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The new port station is going to have 3 platforms. Platform 1 is almost complete whereas 2 & 3 is still under construction. Note the water filling facility being installed. 2009-12-27. (Krupa Ratnam)

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Sign board on new station reads 'KAKINADA PORT (NEW)'. 2009-12-27. (Krupa Ratnam)

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Ample space created for vehicular movement in front of the new station. 2009-12-27. (Krupa Ratnam)

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The main lobby of Kakinada Port (New) station. I like the colour patterns on it. 2009-12-27. (Krupa Ratnam)

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Foot Over Bridge of new station. Steps on extreme left leads to exit on western side, whereas, the step-way on middle and extreme right leads to platform no.2/3 and 1, respectively. 2009-12-27. (Krupa Ratnam)

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These are the first pictures of Kakinada Port (New) railway station on the server. Built on modern architecture, the building is almost complete. The main entrance is on eastern side. 2009-12-27. (Krupa Ratnam)

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The cute little bus (#30019 SCR) on rails. Notice the trumpet covered with a plastic cover. 2009-12-27. (Krupa Ratnam)

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Rear view of Rail-bus (#30019 SCR), it was back in operation after some political unrest in AP. 2009-12-27. (Krupa Ratnam)

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This tiny little bus (#30019 SCR) can accommodate 76 passengers - that's huge, isn't it. Requires a coat of paint urgently too. 2009-12-27. (Krupa Ratnam)

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Manufacturer plate with details on the rail-bus (#30019 SCR). 2009-12-27. (Krupa Ratnam)

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Logo of Diesel Loco Shed, Vijayawada (on rail-bus). (Krupa Ratnam)