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CITU flags South Coast Railway zone as 'betrayal'

Published Sunday, May 10, 2026

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The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) has strongly criticized the operationalization of the South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone, effective June 1, 2026, calling it a 'betrayal' of Andhra Pradesh's interests. CITU alleges that the new zone structure weakens Andhra Pradesh by retaining key revenue-generating sections under the East Coast Railway (ECoR) in Odisha and raises concerns about recruitment freezes, post abolition, and privatization within Indian Railways. While CITU has called for agitation, the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and BJP have hailed the move as a historic milestone for Andhra Pradesh.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The South Coast Railway (SCoR) zone has been operationalized from June 1, 2026.
  • CITU alleges that the new zone weakens Andhra Pradesh’s interests by retaining key revenue-generating railway sections under the East Coast Railway (ECoR), headquartered in Odisha.
  • Union leaders also raised concerns over recruitment freezes, abolition of posts, and alleged privatization efforts within Indian Railways.
  • They criticized the decision to shift the zonal headquarters to Mudasarlova, claiming it favors real estate interests and causes logistical hardship.
  • CITU has called for agitation against these policies.
  • The ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and BJP, however, described the move as a historic milestone for Andhra Pradesh.
  • Between 2024 and 2025, goods traffic on the Kothavalasa-Kirandul (KK) Line generated ₹7,294 crore.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The HinduCenter-Left

    The article highlights the Centre of Indian Trade Unions' (CITU) strong criticism of the South Coast Railway zone's structure, emphasizing alleged revenue loss for Andhra Pradesh, recruitment freezes, and concerns about privatization, aligning with a labor-centric and critical view of government policy.

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