Indian Railways updated its official logo to include 18 stars instead of 17. This change happened because the South Coast Railway (SCoR) was created as the 18th railway zone in the country. The Railway Board approved this change to reflect the expanding network of the Indian rail system.
Why did the Railway logo change
The logo change is directly linked to the operationalization of the South Coast Railway (SCoR). The Central Government issued a gazette notification on May 4, 2026, to establish this new zone. The updated 18-star logo was unveiled on May 27, 2026, and officially started being used across the network from June 1, 2026.
Details of the new South Coast Railway zone
The South Coast Railway is headquartered in Visakhapatnam and began its operations on June 1, 2026. Sandeep Mathur serves as the General Manager of this zone. The new zone includes specific divisions reorganized from other railways.
| Division | Previous Zone |
|---|---|
| Vijayawada | South Central Railway |
| Guntur | South Central Railway |
| Guntakal | South Central Railway |
| Visakhapatnam | East Coast Railway (Waltair division) |
Official reactions to the new zone
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the operational date of the SCoR zone on April 28, 2026. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu called the inauguration a historic milestone for the state. Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat also congratulated the officials for making this demand a reality.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
रेलवे के लोगो में 18 सितारे क्यों किए गए?
South Coast Railway (SCoR) के 18वें जोन के रूप में बनने के कारण लोगो में अब 18 सितारे शामिल किए गए हैं।
नया लोगो कब से लागू हुआ?
रेलवे बोर्ड की मंजूरी के बाद नया लोगो 1 जून 2026 से पूरे नेटवर्क पर लागू हुआ।