Civil Aviation Minister launches South Coast Railway zone operations in Srikakulam

The South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone has officially launched operations in Andhra Pradesh, marking the fulfillment of a long-standing regional demand. The new zone will manage a significant rail network and workforce across four divisions.
Why it matters
The establishment of a new railway zone is a major infrastructure development that aims to improve administrative efficiency and regional connectivity in India.
The South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone, India’s 18th railway zone headquartered in Visakhapatnam, officially commenced administrative operations on Monday, fulfilling a long-standing aspiration of the people of Andhra Pradesh that dates back more than four decades.
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