Renigunta Railway Junction celebrates 164th anniversary

Renigunta Railway Junction, situated on the bustling Chennai-Mumbai railway line and serving as the gateway to the revered temple city of Tirupati, celebrated its 164th anniversary on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The railway line was initially established by the Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway (MSM), headquartered in Royapuram, in 1862, connecting to Vyasarpadi.

Concurrent efforts were made at Tiruvallur, Arakkonam, and Renigunta. The Renigunta–Reddipalli line (near Rajampeta) played a vital role in transporting charcoal for export and locally grown onions. Presently, Renigunta functions as a four-way junction, branching towards Gudur and Tirupati. The Guntakal Divisional Railway Manager Chandrasekhar Gupta, along with Senior Divisional Commercial Manager K. Satyanarayana and other officials, received a ceremonial welcome from Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel.

The festivities included the release of balloons by the crowd of railway employees, workmen, and pensioners, who sang Vande Mataram and witnessed a special exhibition showcasing old and new photographs of the past 164 years of railway history and the development of Renigunta station. Mr. Jayanth Kumar, Secretary of the Renigunta Railway Pensioners Welfare Federation, highlighted the establishment of a steam locomotive shed in 1892, which alleviated the dependence on Chennai, where facilities were previously centralized.

He acknowledged the Guntakal divisional officials' efforts in organizing the grand event and emphasized Renigunta's significance as a crucial junction in high-density traffic routes and its contribution to the growth of the railways.