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Mission Statement

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 

Our Vision

To establish South Coast Railway as a benchmark of operational excellence, safety, and technological innovation on Indian Railways, driving socio-economic growth across our region through world-class passenger services and resilient multi-modal freight logistics.

Core Objectives & Mission Pillars

South Coast Railway is guided by six foundational pillars that collectively define our operational philosophy and strategic direction as we begin a new chapter from our headquarters at Visakhapatnam.

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Mission Pillar

Objective

1

Uncompromising Safety & Security

To ensure absolute safety in train operations by leveraging cutting-edge technologies, rigorous maintenance standards, and robust safety frameworks including the KAVACH Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system and AI-based CCTV surveillance systems.

2

Slim and Intelligent HQs

South Coast Railway is formed with an aspiration to deliver safety, security, punctuality, focused Infrastructure development to connect the Eastern ports to the Hinterland with lean and intelligent HQs at Visakhapatnam. 

3

Infrastructure Optimization & Efficiency

To maximize the potential of track and rolling stock utility, strengthening vital industrial and passenger lifelines through optimized asset deployment and infrastructure planning.

4

Digital Transformation & Innovation

To actively implement advanced automated tools and digital transformation initiatives in coordination with strategic partners, enhancing administrative agility and data-driven decision-making across all functions.

5

Supply Chain Resilience & Freight Leadership

To build a highly responsive and integrated logistics network capable of absorbing disruptions, optimizing asset allocation, and delivering efficient transport solutions for port and industrial clusters across the region.

6

Empowered & Unified Workforce

To foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across all departments, ensuring fair staff redistribution, clear Joint Procedure Orders (JPOs), and continuous professional development for all dedicated personnel.

OUR COMMITMENT

“Committed to Connect, Driven to Deliver, Reaching for Excellence.”

 

History

 

HISTORY

 

After the creation of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and considering the large geographical coverage of two zones—East Coast Railway and South Central Railway—a need was felt to establish a new railway zone. This new zone was proposed to be carved out of the existing zones, with its Headquarters at Visakhapatnam. The decision also aligned with prevailing public sentiment.

In accordance with the provisions of the 13th Schedule and Section 93 of The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, and following Cabinet approval, the Hon’ble Minister of Railways announced the creation of a new zone—South Coast Railway (SCoR)—on 27 February 2019, with its headquarters in Visakhapatnam.

 


Key Milestones

  • January 8, 2025
    The Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone Headquarters in Visakhapatnam.

PM Sir
  • April 28, 2026
    Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a joint review meeting in Visakhapatnam to accelerate the formation of SCoR.

CM Sir SCoR
  • May 4, 2026
    The Gazette Notification was officially issued for the operationalization of South Coast Railway.

  • June 1, 2026
    The South Coast Railway (SCoR) was formally operationalized.

Source : South Coast Railway Last Reviewed : 22-06-2026