SCoR Vijayawada division records ₹4,894 crore revenue in first four months: DRM

The Vijayawada division of South Coast Railway, which encompasses Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, and Guntakal divisions, has achieved a Gross Originating Revenue of approximately ₹4,894 crore during the first four months since its formation, according to Divisional Railway Manager Mohit Sonakiya. During Independence Day celebrations, Sonakiya announced this figure, sourced directly from the SCoR General Manager.

Freight loading reached 32.084 million tonnes, contributing to a freight revenue of around ₹3,343 crore. Passenger fares generated about ₹1,356 crore, with a total passenger traffic of approximately 58.61 million. Additionally, Sonakiya highlighted that 76 special trains were operated, and 408 extra coaches were attached to accommodate the surge in passenger demand.

The festivities commenced with Sonakiya hoisting the national flag and receiving a guard of honor, followed by participation in the 80th Independence Day celebrations alongside Additional DRMs Konda Srinivasa Rao and P.E. Edwin, along with various senior railway officials. They paid homage to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for India's independence.

Following the ceremony, medals and meritorious certificates were awarded to 18 students from Jack and Jill, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Icon Public School, and Bharat Scouts and Guides, who excelled in essay writing, painting competitions on 'Vande Mataram' and 'Freedom Struggle' topics, as part of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. Family members of railway officials and staff also took part in the celebrations.