South Coast Railway, India's 18th railway zone, has started operations from Visakhapatnam, fulfilling a decades-long demand of Andhra Pradesh.

The South Coast Railway zone will launch operations from Visakhapatnam on June 1, enhancing infrastructure and economic growth.

South Coast Railway, India's 18th railway zone, becomes fully operational from June 1, 2026 in Visakhapatnam under General Manager Sandeep Mathur.