Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Sandeep Mathur Appointed General Manager for South Coast Railway
The South Coast Railway (SCoR) is getting a new boss!
Sandeep Mathur is now in charge as General Manager.
This is a big step because people have been waiting for SCoR to start working since it was announced in 2019.
Local leaders are happy because they think it will bring jobs and help the economy.
The new office is being built, and they hope the railway will start running soon.
They are excited about the opportunities for the region and are hoping for quick action to make this happen.
Sandeep Mathur has been appointed as the first General Manager of the South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone.
The appointment is expected to expedite the operationalization of SCoR, announced in February 2019.
Political leaders across party lines welcomed the appointment, viewing it as a catalyst for economic growth in the region.
The construction of the SCoR Zonal Office building has commenced, with the Prime Minister laying the foundation stone in January.
Trade union leaders and activists are pushing for the immediate issuance of a gazette notification and a date for the zone's operationalization.
- Who
- Sandeep Mathur, as the General Manager of South Coast Railway (SCoR).
- What
- The appointment of Sandeep Mathur as General Manager of the South Coast Railway (SCoR).
- When
- June 2025
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To facilitate the operationalization of the South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone and its associated economic growth.
Trade Unions/Activist
Government
Operationalization Date
Trade Unions/Activist
Urge to hasten the operationalization and issue of gazette notification, along with the announcement of the operational date, to reflect the importance of the new railway zone.
Government
Focusing on the implementation and infrastructural developments necessary before the zone can be fully operational.
- Appointed GM
- Sandeep Mathur
- SCoR Headquarters
- Visakhapatnam
- Appointment Order Date
- June 5, 2025
- SCoR Announcement
- February 2019
- Zonal Headquarters Building Location
- Mudasarlova
