Kakinada – Tirupati Passenger upgraded to Express

The 57257/58 Tirupati - Kakinada passenger has been upgraded to an Express. However, along with the change, the terminus has been changed to Renigunta. The train will run as the… Read more

SCR to take 8 trains on Electric traction

The electrification between Guntakal and Kalluru for a distance of 41 Route Kms has now been completed in all respects. Commissioner, Railway Safety recently completed the inspection and has thereby… Read more

Kacheguda – Chengalpattu express to run with ‘Diesel on top of Electric’ arrangement

The Transportation department of South Central Railway has decided to run the 17651/52 Kacheguda - Chengalpattu express with electric traction between Gooty and Chengalpattu, with a unique 'Diesel on top… Read more

India's first dual traction locomotive to be homed at Kazipet

Indian Railways will now have a locomotive which runs on both Diesel and Electric traction, the WDAP-5. This innovative dual traction loco was designed at the Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW)… Read more

SCR takes 30 trains on electric traction : To save Rs 53 crores

South Central Railway, has taken 30 trains on electric traction during the current fiscal FY20 Read more

SCR: Doorstep Banking for 585 Stations, MoU signed with SBI

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between South Central Zone of Indian Railways and State Bank of India for Doorstep Banking for direct pickup of earnings covering all 585 Railway… Read more

Indian Railways to Source 1,000 MW Solar Power by FY22

Indian Railways has planned to source about 1000 Mega Watt (MW) Solar Power and about 200 MW of wind power progressively by 2021-22 across Zonal Railways & Production Units Read more

CR: Mumbai-Nanded Rajya Rani express re-numbered

Nanded Rajya Rani express from Mumbai re-numbered as train number 17611 / 12 Read more

Standing Committee on Railways to Inspect Southern Zones Starting 3rd January 2020

The Committee then moves to Chennai to inspect and review the working of ICF with top officials including GM ICF. They also plan to check out on the last-mile connectivity… Read more

SCR: New Passenger Friendly Information System at Anakapalle Station in Vijayawada Division

The Passenger Information system comprises of a At a Glance Display Board of the status of various train timings and Coach Guidance Display Board with the Coach Composition position of… Read more