Centre notifies South Coast Railway Zone with Visakhapatnam as HQ
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Summary
The new zone will include Guntakal, Guntur and Vijayawada divisions, fulfilling a long-pending demand following Andhra Pradesh’s bifurcation
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
Description Tuesday, 5 May 2026 via the_hindu_policy
India’s 18th railway zone, headquartered at Visakhapatnam, to be carved out of the existing East Coast Railway and South Central Railway from June 1, 2026; will integrate Guntakal, Guntur, Vijayawada and the new Visakhapatnam division