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**Headline: South Central Railway Boosts Security, Infrastructure; Addresses User Concerns**

**Hyderabad, September 4, 2025 (The Hindu)** – South Central Railway (SCR) is significantly upgrading its infrastructure and security measures while addressing passenger concerns, according to General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava. Speaking at the 76th Zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee meeting on Wednesday, Srivastava outlined key advancements, including the imminent installation of CCTV surveillance at 453 additional stations, adding to the 78 already equipped.

The railway is also prioritizing infrastructure development with a focus on improving last-mile connectivity. Tripling works on the Kazipet-Balharshah, Kazipet-Vijayawada, and Vijayawada-Guntur sections are nearing completion, along with several doubling and new line projects. Redevelopment of 119 stations is also underway. Recent efforts have seen the elimination of approximately 10 manned level crossings and the construction of seven road over bridges and 17 road under bridges.

Srivastava reported strong financial performance for SCR, with originating revenue of ₹8,593 crore recorded between April and August, driven by the transport of 60.4 million tonnes of freight. Electrification across the zone has been completed, except for new lines still under construction.

The meeting, attended by 22 committee members including Members of Parliament Magunta Srinivasula Reddy (Ongole), Eatala Rajender (Malkajgiri), D.K. Aruna (Mahabubnagar) and G.M. Harish Balayogi (Amalapuram), provided a forum for raising concerns related to train halts, passenger amenities, new train services, scheduling, and new line projects. The General Manager assured the committee that these suggestions would be carefully considered in future planning.

The expansion of CCTV surveillance aims to enhance passenger safety and security across the South Central Railway network.

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