South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone General Manager Sandeep Mathur has completed an inspection of all four divisions of the zone, covering nearly 3,500 km.
The inspection covered key sections, including Ichchapuram–Visakhapatnam (255 km), Vijayawada–Gudur–Renigunta (450 km), Tirupati–Guntakal (350 km), Visakhapatnam–Rajahmundry (210 km), Nandyal–Guntur (300 km), and Guntur–Madhira (100 km).
Safety remained the primary focus throughout the inspection. Mr. Mathur reviewed track maintenance, points and crossings, signalling and telecommunication systems, level-crossing preparedness, tunnels, and monsoon readiness.
He also assessed the progress of capacity augmentation projects, including third-line works, yard remodelling, Rail Over Rail (ROR) installations, and 23 projects under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme covering 35 major stations. The inspection included ongoing station redevelopment works at Tirupati, passenger amenity improvements at Kadapa, the proposed Nambur line alignment, and proposals for a high-speed rail corridor in the Amaravati region.
With the Godavari Pushkarams approaching, Mr. Mathur reviewed the preparedness of railway stations and major Pushkar Ghats along the Visakhapatnam–Rajahmundry–Samalkot–Tuni–Anakapalle corridor. He assessed arrangements for crowd management, pilgrim movement and coordination with the State government.
Passenger amenities and employee welfare also figured prominently during the inspection. At the New Coach Care Centre in Visakhapatnam, Mr. Mathur reviewed coach maintenance standards, fire safety measures, and interacted with women employees on workplace infrastructure and operational issues. He also inspected crew lobbies and running rooms across the divisions to assess facilities provided for running staff.
Mr. Mathur said efforts were under way to remove operational bottlenecks, particularly in the Visakhapatnam railway complex, to enable the newly formed SCoR zone to meet the region’s growing transportation and development needs.
Published - August 02, 2026 08:57 pm IST