Pakala railway station, a junction near Tirupati
Pakala railway station (code PAK), officially Pakala Junction, serves the town of Pakala in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. It is in the Guntakal division of the South Coast Railway. The station is on the Gudur–Katpadi branch line, with a branch line to Dharmavaram, which makes it a three-way junction.
Three lines from Pakala
- Towards Dharmavaram Junction: the Dharmavaram–Pakala branch line, heading west into Rayalaseema.
- Towards Katpadi Junction: south into Tamil Nadu, near Vellore.
- Towards Renigunta Junction: north-east, near Tirupati and towards Gudur.
Trains and connectivity
More than 50 trains halt at Pakala. Because of its junction position, the station has direct links to a long list of cities: Tirupati, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Kurnool, Bengaluru, Mysuru, Pune, Solapur, Mumbai, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Coimbatore, Kanniyakumari, Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and even Ranchi.
Well-known trains at Pakala
Timetable data lists around 60 halting trains (express, superfast, passenger and MEMU), none of which start or end here. They include:
- Seshadri Express (17209/17210)
- Venkatadri Superfast Express (12797/12798)
- Seven Hills Superfast Express (12769/12770)
- Pamani Express (17407/17408)
Station facts and redevelopment
- Platforms: 3
- Line: single electrified line
- Nearest airport: Tirupati, about 53 km away
- Elevation: about 371 metres above sea level
- Parking: available
Pakala has been selected under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and is being redeveloped, so expect some construction work around the station building and platforms.
Frequently asked questions
What is the code of Pakala railway station?
PAK. It is officially Pakala Junction, in the Guntakal division.
Which lines meet at Pakala Junction?
Lines to Dharmavaram, Katpadi and Renigunta.
Which airport is nearest to Pakala?
Tirupati Airport, about 53 km away.
How many trains stop at Pakala?
More than 50.
Check timings on our train schedule page.