SCR Set to Expand CCTV Coverage to 453 Railway Stations, Tripling Projects Near Completion

Rapid Summary

• South Central Railway (SCR) reported progress on infrastructure projects, including tripling works on meaningful routes: Kazipet-Balharshah, Kazipet-Vijayawada, adn Vijayawada-Guntur sections.
• Doubling and new line projects are also advancing, with a focus on last-mile connectivity.
• Plans to install CCTV surveillance at 453 additional stations; redevelopment of 119 stations is underway.
• Recent infrastructural developments include elimination of 10 manned level crossings, construction of seven road over bridges (ROBs), and 17 road under bridges (RUBs).
• SCR recorded ₹8,593 crore in originating revenue between April-August by moving 60.4 million tonnes of freight. Electrification is completed across the zone accept for ongoing new lines.
• The updates were shared at the 76th zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee meeting attended by committee members and four MPs: Magunta Srinivasula Reddy (Ongole), Eatala Rajender (Malkajgiri), D.K. Aruna (Mahabubnagar) and G.M. harish Balayogi (Amalapuram).

Indian Opinion Analysis

South Central Railway’s focus on expansive infrastructure progress highlights an effort to improve operational efficiency, safety measures, and passenger convenience in the region-a critical step toward modernizing India’s railway network for growing demands. The introduction of CCTV surveillance at more stations reflects increasing attention to security concerns nationwide.

Revenue figures indicate robust performance in freight transport but should be complemented with improved passenger amenities as concerns about halts and timings remain unaddressed among users as highlighted during the meeting.

The active involvement of MPs suggests broader engagement between policymakers and railway authorities that might ensure alignment with public needs in future planning stages-perhaps setting useful precedents for other zonal operations across India.Read More here