The Vijayawada–Chennai link was established in 1899.[4] The Chirala–Elavur section was electrified in 1980–81.[5]
Classification
In terms of earnings and outward passengers handled, Gudur is categorized as a Non-Suburban Grade-3 (NSG-3) railway station.[6] Based on the re–categorization of Indian Railway stations for the period of 2017–18 and 2022–23, an NSG–3 category station earns between ₹20–₹100crore and handles 5–10 million passengers.[7]
Station amenities
Gudur Junction is one of the 38 stations in the division to be equipped with Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs).[8]