South Central Railways (SCR) has been working hard to improve its rail network and infrastructure. In the fiscal year 2023-24, SCR added a record-breaking 416 kilometers of track to its network. This is the highest amount of track ever added in a single year since the zone was established.
This success can be attributed to the careful planning and timely commissioning of new rail lines. In the past year, SCR completed 39 kilometers of new lines, 54 kilometers of gauge conversion, 133 kilometers of double lines, and 190 kilometers of third lines. These additions highlight SCR’s dedication to enhancing railway infrastructure.
Some notable achievements in the previous fiscal year include completing 11 kilometers between Duddeda and Siddipet in Telangana as part of the Manoharabad-Kothapalli new line project, and 28 kilometers between Gundlakamma and Darsi in Andhra Pradesh as part of the Nadikudi-Srikalahasthi project.
Additionally, a crucial 54 kilometer stretch between Amlakhurd and Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh was completed as part of the Akola-Khandwa Gauge Conversion Project. The doubling of lines also saw progress, with 133 kilometers completed, including sections for projects in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
In terms of third lines, SCR added 190 kilometers in the previous fiscal year. This included sections in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as part of various tripling and electrification projects. This significant expansion demonstrates SCR’s commitment to improving railway infrastructure for its passengers.
