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South Central Railway AGM reviews cyclone preparedness

SCR Additional General Manager AGM, R. Dhananjayulu, has said that vigil on flood level in tanks and patrolling on tracks and bridges will be done in the wake of the heavy rains prediction due to Michaung cyclone

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

South Central Railway gets award for civil engineering

SCR bags All India Performance Efficiency Shields in two fields. Last FY, it added 383 km track, including new lines and double lines.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

South Central Railway opens AC room services in Vijayawada railway station

SCR opens micro stay air-con rooms in Vijayawada station. 19 rooms available for 3, 6, 9 & 24 hrs. Wi-fi, beverages, bath kit, laundry, snacks & other services provided. Online & offline booking facility available. Contract awarded to M/s. Sri Balaji Food & Beverages for 5 yrs.

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

South Central Railway commissions 16.6-km double line between Munumaka, Satulur

SCR commissions double line between Munumaka-Satulur (16.6 km) as part of Guntur-Guntakal doubling and electrification project. This line connects Guntur with Rayalaseema region and beyond. It will decongest the section, increase train speed and facilitate new train services.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

64 km between Devarkadra, Krishna rail line electrified

SCR electrified 64 route km between Devarkadra-Krishna rail line, part of Mahabubnagar-Munirabad new line project. The project is likely to reduce the distance between Secunderabad and Hubli, Goa and beyond by over 100 km.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Whistle-blower system needed to check corruption, says railway official

SCR's Arvind Malkhede stresses need for whistle-blower system to tackle corruption. DRM Narendra Patil says Vigilance Dept. should guide officers & staff. Prizes distributed to winners of 3-month campaign on Vigilance Awareness.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

SCR to run ‘Amrit Kalash Yatra’ special train from Vijayawada to Delhi on Oct. 28

SCR to run 'Amrit Kalash Yatra' special train from Vijayawada to New Delhi on Oct 28. Train to transport activists participating in Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign. Campaign launched on Aug 9, 2023 to pay tributes to martyrs. Sacred soil & rice collected from households across country to be used…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

SCR’s five Vande Bharat trains running to 100% capacity

Vande Bharat Express trains have become the preferred mode of transportation for youth and working class, with 56% of passengers in this category. SCR data shows 29.08% passengers are 25-34 yrs, 26.85% are 35-49 yrs & 11.81% are 60+ yrs. 7.16 lakh passengers have availed the services since introduction. Indian…

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

₹30,000-crore Railway works underway in Telangana: Kishan Reddy

Centre commits to develop rail network in Telangana; ₹30,000-cr works underway. PM Modi allocates ₹5,000-cr for projects. Four trains flagged off with extended services from Secunderabad station. BRS MLAs accused of obstructing projects; people to "teach them a lesson". SCR GM Arun Kumar Jain says extended services to benefit people…

The Hindu · Oct 9, 2023

Early detection can help cure breast cancer, says expert

Around 10 lakh women die of breast cancer in India every year, Roots Health Foundation chairman Dr. P. Vijay Bhaskar has said, adding that early detection can ensure a cure. The Roots Health Foundation, in association with South Central Railway (SCR), launched ‘Pink Ribbon Campaign’ on October 8 (Sunday) as…

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023