Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Indian Railways Approves Rs 299 Crore Visakhapatnam Yard Upgrade
Indian Railways, the government railway company, said it will spend 299 crore rupees to make a big train yard in Visakhapatnam better.
The new work will add more tracks and platforms and install a computer system that helps trains move safely.
The yard is part of a busy station that sees about 80,000 people and 113 trains every day.
The upgrade will let the station handle more trains and keep them running smoothly.
The project is part of the Ministry of Railways' plan to modernise important train stations across India.
Indian Railways approved a Rs 299 crore upgrade of the Visakhapatnam Coaching Yard.
The project aims to increase train handling capacity, improve maintenance facilities, and boost operational efficiency.
The yard will receive additional lines, platforms, and Electronic Interlocking (EI) systems.
Visakhapatnam railway station, under South Coast Railway zone, handles about 80,000 passengers and 113 trains daily.
The upgrade is part of the Ministry of Railways' efforts to modernise key coaching terminals.
- Who
- Indian Railways and the Ministry of Railways
- What
- Approval of a Rs 299 crore upgrade of the Visakhapatnam Coaching Yard
- Where
- Visakhapatnam Coaching Yard, Visakhapatnam railway station, South Coast Railway zone
- Why
- To increase train handling capacity, improve maintenance facilities, and enhance operational efficiency
- Project cost
- Rs 299 crore
- Scope
- Additional lines, platforms, Electronic Interlocking
- Location
- Visakhapatnam Coaching Yard, Visakhapatnam railway station
- Administrative zone
- South Coast Railway zone
- Daily trains handled
- 113
- Daily passengers
- 80,000