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Entry# 2390741-0

SPT/Sompeta (4 PFs)
Local Name: Kanchili
सोम्पेटा
సోంపేట

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Sep 10 (20:53)
Sompeta Railway Station (SPT) is located in Kanchili, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh. It boasts 4 platforms and serves as a crucial hub for the region, offering basic amenities like a waiting room, ticket counters, and stalls for refreshments. The station's architecture exhibits a blend of traditional and modern design, making it a unique landmark in the area.

Tourism

**Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple** - Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, known for its religious significance.
**Kanchili Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple** - Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha, a popular pilgrimage site.
**Sompeta Durga Temple** - Dedicated to Goddess Durga, known for its vibrant festivals and religious rituals.
**The Masjid** - A prominent mosque in Sompeta, known for its architectural beauty and spiritual significance.
**The Church** - A local church, serving the Christian community and hosting religious services.

Food

**Srikrishna Tiffin Centre** - Popular for its delicious South Indian breakfast and snacks.
**Annapurna Restaurant** - Offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, known for its reasonable pricing.
**Shanti Sagar** - Serves tasty vegetarian thalis and snacks in a clean and comfortable setting.
**Bhojanam** - Offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, including South Indian specialties and North Indian curries.
**Hotel Grand** - Serves vegetarian meals and snacks in a spacious and well-maintained restaurant.

Station Address

Kanchili-Sompeta Road, Kanchili, Srikakulam District, Pincode-532284.
State: Andhra Pradesh

Elevation: 47 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-5
Zone: ECoR/East Coast   Division: Khurda Road


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Number of Platforms: 4
Number of Halting Trains: 57
Number of Originating Trains: 0
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Rating: 4.0/5 (15 votes)
cleanliness - good (2)
porters/escalators - good (2)
food - average (2)
transportation - excellent (2)
lodging - good (2)
railfanning - excellent (1)
sightseeing - excellent (2)
safety - good (2)

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Oct 08 2014 (13:03)   22973/Gandhidham - Puri Weekly SF Express (via Vizianagaram) | SPT/Sompeta (4 PFs)
 
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this train is starting it's inaugural run today;Hopw it will become a tri-weekly in future;
SKLM MP is inaugurating today in Gujarat;
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Sep 30 2014 (13:18)   22973/Gandhidham - Puri Weekly SF Express (via Vizianagaram) | SPT/Sompeta (4 PFs)
 
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see the demand for this train;within 3 hrs of the starting of this inaugural run,reached to WL for next 2 weeks for this train;
even though PSA/SPT are part of KUR division,ECoR has given BAM GNWL quota and neglecting two AP towns; heights of sadism;
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Sep 30 2014 (15:20)   SPT/Sompeta (4 PFs)
 
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Admin,please update about this trains
New Weekly Express train to be introduced between Visakhapatnam and Paradeep via Khurda Road and Cuttack.
a) Train No. 22810 Visakhapatnam-Paradeep weekly express will leave Visakhapatnam on every Sunday at 23.50hrs and will reach Paradeep on the next day at 09.30hrs.
b) Train No. 22809 Paradeep-Visakhapatnam weekly express will leave Paradeep
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on every Wednesday at 22.30hrs and will reach Visakhapatnam on the next day at 08.35hrs.
The abstract timings:

Train No.22810 Station Train No.22809
Arrl Dep Arrl Dep
– 23.50 Visakhapatnam 08.35 –
07.00 07.05 Khurda Road 01.20 01.25
07.40 08.05 Cuttack 23.45 00.10
09.30 – Paradeep – 22.30
Composition: Second class sitting cum luggage -2, Second class sitting coaches -6, Sleeper class coaches -7, 3-tier AC-3,2-tier AC-1, =19 Coaches. These pair of trains will have stoppages at Vizianagaram, Cheepurupalle, Srikakulam Road, Naupada, Palasa, Sompeta, Ichchapuram, Brahmapur, Chatrapur, Balugoan, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Mancheswar, Cuttack, Rahama between Visakhapatnam and Paradeep.

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Sep 29 2014 (15:18)   12843/Puri - Ahmedabad SF Express (via Brahmapur) (PT) | SPT/Sompeta (4 PFs)
 
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Sakhi Gopal,KAG,KIT,CAP halts are there for PURI-ADI SF,but from years ppl of SPT,IPM fighting for this train halt; 1000s of ppl working in Surat, Ahmedabad,Gandhidham residing here and people are depending on PSA to board this train which is very difficult to commute;
Jago ECoR Jago..
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Sep 28 2014 (10:44)   22974/Puri - Gandhidham Weekly SF Express (via Vizianagaram) | SPT/Sompeta (4 PFs)
 
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This train is starting inaugural run on Oct 15th from GIMB;
SPT is provided with a 2 min stoppage Friday arrival at 3Pm;
Sat arrival from puri @1Pm;Very useful for this region of people; all my PGportal requests and DRUCC member efforts are coming good
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