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The Union Government officially notified the creation of the South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone with its headquarters in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The new railway zone will become operational from June 1, 2026, and has been formed by reorganising parts of the East Coast Railway and South Central Railway under the Railways Act, 1989. The restructuring includes divisions such as Guntakal, Guntur, Vijayawada, and the reorganised Visakhapatnam division. The establishment of the new zone is aimed at improving operational efficiency, strengthening freight and passenger connectivity, and supporting regional infrastructure development across Andhra Pradesh and nearby regions.