In February 2025, the Government of India announced that the South Coastal Railway zone is a new railway zone that will be headquartered in ___________.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Visakhapatnam

• South Coast Railway (SCoR) is the 18th railway zone of Indian Railways, officially approved by the Union Cabinet on February 7, 2025 .

• The headquarters of SCoR is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

• The zone was established to enhance operational efficiency and cater to the growing demands of the region.

• The Visakhapatnam Division, previously part of the East Coast Railway, is now part of SCoR.

• Other divisions under SCoR include Vijayawada, Guntur, and Guntakal .

• Foundation Stone: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the SCoR headquarters in Visakhapatnam in January 2025 .

• Infrastructure: The headquarters building is planned to be a state-of-the-art facility, expected to be completed within two years .

• Economic Impact: The establishment of SCoR aims to boost regional development, improve logistics, and enhance tourism in Andhra Pradesh .