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South Central Railway |
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2nd October 1966 was the formation day of South Central Railway. It was formed as the 9th zone of the Indian Railways. During the 30 years of service it has grown to a modern mass system of mass transportation with an aim to fulfill the aspirations of the passengers. The strategic position of South Central Railway is in the southern peninsula. The headquarter of South Central Railway is in Secunderabad. This helps it serve the vibrant state of Andhra Pradesh, parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
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The South Central Railway has come a long way and has modernized its system with the state of the art high powered Diesel and Electric Locomotives high speed telescopic Passenger Coaches, and higher axle load wagons, higher capacity track in all important routes, multiple aspect color light signaling with solid state inter locking, and micro wave & digital communication system etc. The adequate infrastructure of South Central Railway and the technological upgrading helps it serve the regions in its jurisdiction. Safe operation of trains, expansion of net work, modern passenger amenities, punctuality of trains, courteous service and cleanliness in stations and trains remain always the thrust areas of South Central Railway.
There is a computerized passenger reservation system at South Central Railway in its 85 station locations. There is IVRS or Inter-active Voice Response System for reservation, National Train Enquiry (NTES) for real time information on movement of trains, Passenger Operated Enquiry Terminals (POET) with information on availability of accommodation and confirmation and Close Circuit Television (CCTV) for real time reservation availability status at all important stations in its system.
The reliable and comfortable passenger service of South Central Railway for long and short distance travel helps transform the society by catering to their personal, business, educational and tourism purposes.
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