The Director General of SCoR controls the Vijayawada–Renigunta section

South Coast Railway (SCoR) Director General Sandeep Mathur conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Vijayawada–Gudur–Renigunta section to review infrastructure development, safety systems, operational efficiency and passenger amenities at key stations in Vijayawada and Guntakal divisions.

Mr. Mathur conducted a window inspection of the ongoing work on the third line between Krishna Canal Junction and Peddavadlapudi Junction, reviewing the progress and quality of execution.

At the Tenali railway station, he inspected the ticketing area, waiting room, circulation area and parking area, besides evaluating the development works aimed at increasing the comfort of passengers. At Bapatla he explored the relay room and examined the passenger facilities, security systems and station operations.

The CEO also inspected forecourts and level crossings, level crossings, signaling equipment and other safety-related infrastructure at Chiral, focusing on operational reliability and adherence to safety norms.

At the Ongole station, he reviewed the passenger facilities, cleanliness and ongoing development works. During his visit to Bitragunta, he inspected the crew lobby and reviewed crew management systems, sanitary facilities, safety practices and operational procedures.

Mr. Mathur later inspected passenger facilities and station facilities at Srikalahasti before conducting a window inspection on the Gudur–Renigunta section. He also reviewed the progress of ongoing work on the reconstruction of the yard in Renigunta.

Senior South Coast officials, including Chief Engineer BSK Rajkumar and Divisional Railway Managers Mohit Sonakiya and Chandrasekhar Gupta, accompanied the General Manager during the inspection.

Published – 12 Jun 2026 20:18 IST