The central government has officially notified the creation of the South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR). This new zone will start its operations from June 1, 2026, marking a major shift in the railway connectivity and development of Andhra Pradesh. The move follows a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Railways.
When will the South Coast Railway Zone start and who is leading it?
Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the SCoR zone will be functional from June 1, 2026. To lead this new administrative setup, Sandeep Mathur has been appointed as the General Manager. The headquarters of the zone will be located in Visakhapatnam, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone in January 2025.
What are the key details of the SCoR formation?
The new zone is being created by reorganizing parts of the existing East Coast Railway (ECoR) and South Central Railway (SCR). Along with the new zone, a new Raigada Division will also be formed under the East Coast Railway from June 1, 2026. The government has ensured that the service conditions of transferred employees will be fully protected.
| Event/Detail | Date/Value |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Approval | February 7, 2025 |
| HQ Foundation Stone | January 2025 |
| Operational Date | June 1, 2026 |
| Railway Budget for AP | 10,134 Crore Rupees |
| Ongoing AP Projects | 1,06,000 Crore Rupees |
How will this impact Andhra Pradesh?
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and CM N. Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the move, calling it a milestone for state connectivity. The state has already achieved 100% railway electrification. This new zone will help in faster decision-making and better management of the massive railway projects currently underway in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
South Coast Railway Zone कब से काम करना शुरू करेगा?
यह ज़ोन 1 जून, 2026 से आधिकारिक रूप से परिचालन शुरू करेगा, जिसकी घोषणा रेल मंत्री अश्विनी वैष्णव ने की है।
SCoR का मुख्यालय कहाँ होगा और इसके GM कौन हैं?
इसका मुख्यालय विशाखापत्तनम में होगा और संदीप माथुर को इसका महाप्रबंधक (General Manager) नियुक्त किया गया है।
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