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Centre issued gazette notification establishing South Coast Railway Zone with headquarters in Visakhapatnam effective June 1, 2026 including divisions like Guntakal, Guntur, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam after reorganising SCR and ECoR fulfilling Andhra Pradesh demand since 2014

South Central Railway has introduced AI-powered kiosks, ‘Bholu Mini’ and ‘Bholu Max’, at Hyderabad stations to provide real-time multilingual passenger information, aiming to ease crowding and enhance commuter experience.

Charminar Express was halted at Aler station in Telangana after smoke and sparks were seen from a wheel due to brake binding in an S5 coach. The issue was quickly controlled by railway staff, and the train resumed safely without casualties

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has urged the Centre to establish a new railway division headquartered at Kazipet, citing mounting operational pressures on the Secunderabad division. In a letter to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, he highlighted Kazipet’s strategic location, freight potential, and recent infrastructure upgrades.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has urged the South Central Railway to provide job guarantees to farmers who gave land for the Kazipet railway manufacturing unit. The SCR assured that the concerns would be forwarded to the Railway Board.

Under-19 World Cup winner Aaron George was felicitated by South Central Railway Divisional Railway Manager Santosh Kumar Varma in Hyderabad. George played a key role in India’s campaign, scoring a match-winning century against Afghanistan in the semifinal

South Central Railway launched a ‘Rail Parcel Logistics’ app offering end-to-end parcel booking, real-time tracking and doorstep services across seven cities. SCR also signed an MoU with IIM Bangalore to develop a long-term freight strategy targeting 2030 goals

South Central Railway General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava inspected the ongoing redevelopment works at Secunderabad Railway Station, reviewing upgrades across platforms, foot overbridges, escalators, waiting halls, and parking facilities.

South Central Railway General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava inspected the newly developed Charlapalli Railway Station on Friday. He inspected the proposed new entry alignment to Platform No.1 and planted saplings, underscoring the Railways’ commitment to sustainability and infrastructure development.

Inspector General Aroma Singh Thakur of South Central Railway has been selected for the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service. The honour was announced on Republic Day 2026, alongside the Medal for Meritorious Service.

Residents of Neredmet and nearby colonies have intensified demands for the development of Neredmet Railway Station, citing inconvenience caused by train diversions on the Hyderabad–Secunderabad railway divisions.

Reynold Vincent Paul of South Central Railway has been named to the five-member selection panel for the Indian Railways football team ahead of the National Football Championship. Other members include Paritosh, Aftab, V Rajesh and Abdul Azim Siddique

South Central Railway has announced special measures to handle the surge in passenger traffic during the Sankranthi festival. With daily footfall expected to reach 2.20 lakh at Secunderabad, 50,000 at Lingampalli and 35,000 at Cherlapalli, facilities have been enhanced with additional booking counters, ATVMs, and security personnel.

South Central Railway has announced temporary stoppage of select express trains at Charlapalli station from January 7 to 20, 2026, to ease passenger congestion during the Sankranthi festival season and reduce crowding at Secunderabad station.

The long-pending Kothagudem to Kovvur railway line project has failed to progress even after sanction, leaving local residents disappointed. Activists said the delay is due to the Andhra Pradesh government not committing its share of project costs.

South Central Railway (SCR) has advised passengers at Secunderabad Railway Station to use parking facilities on Platform No. 10, as parking at Platform No. 1 has been temporarily suspended due to redevelopment works. However, pick-up and drop are permitted at Platform No. 1 for short durations.

One passenger died after two coaches of the Tatanagar–Ernakulam Express caught fire near Yalamanchili in Andhra Pradesh. The affected coaches were detached, passengers shifted, and forensic teams launched a probe

The South Central Railway (SCR) reported significant achievements in 2025, including the commissioning of the Charlapalli Satellite Terminal, redevelopment of key stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, and expansion of train services such as Vande Bharat Express routes.

South Central Railway will run special trains between Hyderabad and LTT Mumbai during the Christmas and New Year rush. Trains 07458 and 07459 will operate on December 28-29, stopping at major stations and offering AC, sleeper, and general coaches

Indian Railways has revised the timeline for preparing reservation charts across South Central Railway to reduce uncertainty for passengers. Officials said the move will help passengers plan better and reduce last-minute stress, improving overall travel convenience.