09 May 2026
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1 month ago
South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone to be Officially Notified on June 1, 2026
South Coast Railway Zone
SCoR Visakhapatnam
18th Railway Zone India
Indian Railways 2026
TNPSC
Infrastructure
India’s 18th Railway Zone: SCoR Readiness Update
The Union Government has confirmed that the South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR), headquartered in Visakhapatnam, will be officially notified on June 1, 2026. This marks a major administrative shift aimed at enhancing rail efficiency in Andhra Pradesh and neighboring regions.
Zone Details:
- Headquarters: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- Structure: It will integrate the existing Guntakal, Guntur, and Vijayawada railway divisions.
- Impact: As the 18th zone, it is expected to streamline logistics and passenger management across the coastal belt.
For TNPSC and Infrastructure aspirants, this is an important update under 'Indian Geography - Transportation' and 'Administrative Reorganization.'
