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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Time of India
SCR increases sleeper coaches in six trains
Hyderabad: South Central Railway (SCR) has decided to increase sleeper coaches on select routes from Sept 23. The move comes after TOI reported on July 21 that SCR had sleeper class coaches on long-distance trains impacting thousands of daily travellers. The additional coaches will be attached to the Secunderabad-Bhubaneswar (train no. 17016/17015) Vishaka Express, Hyderabad-Mumbai (22731/22732) superfast express, and Hyderabad-Mumbai (12701/12702) Hussain Sagar superfast express. The 12 additional coaches across the six trains would accommodate over 1,000 more passengers in sleeper class daily. TOI's report earlier had highlighted that several superfast express trains reduced sleeper coaches from 10-12 to merely three to six. On the other hand, AC coaches were increased from about 6 to 12, making it tough for passengers to secure a berth. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad According to SCR, the standard coach composition of the Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB), a German rake, is 22 coaches, where the minimum number of sleeper coaches will be six. However, Hussain Sagar express was running with 18 coaches, due to platform constraints at Mumbai CSMT terminal. "Since the train is not running with standard rules, it is now proposed to increase the sleeper coaches from two to four. Similarly, the number of sleeper coaches in Visakha express will be increased from three to six," said a senior SCR official.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
SCR's AP divisions post strong Q1 freight growth; Guntakal, Guntur lead in revenue surge
VIJAYAWADA: Railway divisions in Andhra Pradesh under the South Central Railway (SCR) -- Vijayawada (BZA), Guntakal (GTL), and Guntur (GNT) -- have reported a robust performance in freight loading and revenue for the first quarter (April-June) of the fiscal year 2025-26, showcasing significant growth. According to data, the SCR achieved a total freight loading of 14.883 MTs, marking an 11% increase compared to 13.45 MTs in the same period last year. Freight revenue saw a positive uptick, reaching Rs 1,473.71 crore, a 3% rise from Rs 1,421.76 crore in April-June 2024-25. The Vijayawada division led the charge, handling 10.292 MTs of freight, a 3% increase from 9.985 MTs in the previous year. Despite the growth in loading, its revenue dipped by 6%, totalling Rs 1,084.81 crore compared to Rs 1,158.20 crore last year. Key commodities driving Vijayawada's performance included coal, cement, iron ore, food grains, fertilisers, and petroleum products. Guntakal division posted an impressive 36% surge in freight loading, handling 3.678 MTs compared to 2.692 MTs in the prior year. This growth translated into a remarkable 46% increase in revenue, reaching Rs 270.19 crore from Rs 184.93 crore. Meanwhile, the Guntur division recorded an 18% rise in freight loading, with 0.913 MTs compared to 0.773 MTs last year, and a stellar 51% jump in revenue, from Rs 78.63 crore to Rs 118.71 crore. Both Guntakal and Guntur divisions handled cement, food grains, raw materials for steel plants and containers. Officials attribute the success to improved logistics, infrastructure, and strategic focus on commodities.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
PCCM reviews progress of Amrit Bharat Station works
South Central Railway (SCR) , Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM), N. Ramesh, reviewed the freight performance, status of Amrit Bharat station works and ticket checking performance with the SCR officers on Thursday. Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Narendra A. Patil and Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Vavilapalli Rambabu along with other officers explained the progress of the works taken up under the Amrit Bharat Stations in Vijayawada division. Mr. Narendra A. Patil said that of the total 15 goods sheds, works of five sheds will complete by the end of this year, and works of the remaining sheds are under progress. The PCCM said that the modernisation works will enhance cargo handling efficiency and boost freight revenue. He appreciated the progress made by the Vijayawada division in regards to station redevelopment and the goods sheds. Mr. Ramesh asked the officers to expedite the works related to construction of approach roads, installation of CCTVs, cover over the platform, labour facilities at the goods sheds and passenger amenities at the stations. He also interacted with the ticket checking squads and reviewed the performance of the Commercial department staff. He directed the officers concerned to respond to the complaints received through 'Rail Madad'. Additional DRMs P.E. Edwin and Konda Srinivasa Rao, Divisional Commercial Managers K. Sambasiva Rao, D. Satyanarayana and other officers participated in the meeting.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
Changing maintenance slot of Sabari to Thiruvananthapuram to hit interest of passengers in Kerala
The Southern Central Railway's (SCR) move to shift the primary maintenance of the Secunderabad–Trivandrum–Secunderabad Sabari Express from Telangana to Thiruvananthapuram will affect the interest of passengers from Kerala. According to Thomas Simon, General Secretary, Western India Passengers' Association, the scarce maintenance slots available in the Thiruvananthapuram Southern Railway division would be usurped by the changes suggested by the SCR. The rakes were hitherto maintained by SCR. At present, four rakes are being used by the railway to hold the Secunderabad-Thiruvananthapuram service. The railway can operate the 17230 / 17229 Sabari Express (1,555 kms one way) on a PFTR (Platform Turn Round) basis with a reduced running time of 25/26 hours at a minimum average speed of 60 kmph. This will save one rake, as the train that reaches Thiruvananthapuram in the evening can depart for Secunderabad a few hours after primary cleaning and by retaining the maintenance slot under the SCR itself. The saved rake can be used for a biweekly Secunderabad–Kottayam–Secunderabad superfast service. Moreover, the southern railway Thiruvananthapuram division can make use of the time slot provided for Sabari Express at 6.45 a.m. for operating a Thiruvananthapuram–Ernakulam–Thiruvananthapuram intercity service with an arrival slot of 6 p.m. at Thiruvananthapuram. Instead, the Sabari Express that arrives at 6.05 p.m. in Thiruvananthapuram can return to Secunderabad on the PFTR basis within a few hours. If the speed of the train is increased and adjusted between various stations, the Sabari Express (17230) can arrive at Thiruvananthapuram before 3 p.m. and can depart between 5 and 6 p.m., said Mr. Simon. At present, the train that reaches Palakkad at 9.20 a.m. reaches Thiruvananthapuram by around 6.05 p.m., taking over nine hours, a harrowing experience for the passengers. On the other hand, the intercity service can provide around 2,000 additional seats for local commuters one way in the peak office hours, a major relief for the daily commuters in the Thiruvananthapuram-Ernakulam sector, where passenger trains are overcrowded. Last year, two women passengers fell unconscious due to suffocation on the overcrowded Thiruvananthapuram-Shoranur Venad Express, said Mr. Simon.
The Hindu
22-07-2025
- The Hindu
SCR GM for CCTVs at manned non-interlocked level crossings
South Central Railway (SCR) general manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava on Monday (July 21, 2025) instructed the divisional officers to take necessary steps to fix CCTV cameras at all the manned non-interlocked level crossings gates for enhanced safety of trains and road traffic. Emphasising the safety of train operations during the weekly review meeting at the Rail Nilayam here, he instructed them to intensify track patrolling focusing on newly constructed RUBs (road under bridges) and other vulnerable areas to watch for water stagnation/water bodies along the track side which may lead to soil erosion due to heavy rains. Security checks to protect the assets related to track and signalling from miscreant activities in tampering the signals should be carried out to ensure safe movement of the trains avoiding shortcuts methods. More surveillance is necessary on empty rakes at all the stabling yards to avoid fire incidents through vandalism. Safety drives should also cover crew lobbies and a meticulous action plan should focus on providing proper rest to the on-duty crew at proper time and interval, he added. The CM also presented the 'Employee of the month' safety awards to four employees, including two from Vijayawada division and one each from Secunderabad and Nanded. The employees belong to various categories like points woman, travelling ticket inspector and train manager. Trains rescheduled Following trains have been rescheduled between July 25 to 27 due to bypass line works in Balharshah-Kazipet section of Secunderabad division: Train No.12724 New Delhi-Hyderabad Deccan Express will be regulated en route for 1.15 hours on July 24; Train No.20805 Visakhapatnam=-New Delhi Express will be regulated for 45 minutes enroute on July 26. Train No.12761 Tirupati-Karimnagar express has been rescheduled by 2.30 hours from Tirupati on July 26, Train Nos. 17011, 17012, 17233, 17234, 17012, 17033 and 17034 – from Hyderabad/Secunderbad to Sirpur Kagaznagar, Bhadrachalam Road to Balharshah, etc., will be short terminated at Kazipet, said a press release.
