The Latest Breaking News from SCR

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.

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.

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…

RPF officers to inspect IRCTC tourist trains to prevent fire mishaps. SCR personnel to check passenger/tourist trains with pantry cars. Indian Railways planning to equip bogies with CCTVs in all trains. CCTVs to be installed in all railway stations in SCR zone, linked to Vijayawada station.

GM Arun Kumar Jain directs senior officials to ensure on-board staff are vigilant for unauthorised items. Special safety drive to prevent fire incidents. Staff must adhere to safe working conditions and display 'no smoke' signs. Working hours of running staff monitored, relief provided where needed.

SCR commissions longest Rail-over-Rail flyover near Gudur station in Tirupati district. 2.2 km flyover constructed by RVNL with state-of-the-art tech. Flyover designed to handle traffic in both directions, reducing waiting period of trains at Gudur Station.

The MMTS’ daily ridership has dropped to 45,000-50,000 passengers a day for its truncated 70-odd services. Before COVID, the MMTS was carrying 1.20 lakh passengers across 121 services. In sharp contrast, Hyderabad Metro Rail is packed to capacity, carrying more than four lakh passengers daily.

SCR GM Arun Kumar Jain announces two major projects approved by PM Modi: doubling of Mudkhed-Medchal & Mahbubnagar-Dhone sections, Guntur-Bibinagar section. Projects to facilitate new trains, freight transportation, socio-economic development in AP & Telangana. Projects to connect N & W India to S, ease traffic congestion, provide alternative coal &…

The South Central Railway (SCR) has cancelled, partially cancelled and diverted several trains to facilitate works pertaining to infrastructure maintenance. The trains were cancelled up to August 20, the railway authorities said in a release on August 16 (Wednesday).