Railway Zone List, States, Division, Headquaters and Other Details

Railway Zones List: Indian Railways, a national railway system, is one of the largest and busiest rail networks in the world. It operates under the Ministry of Railways and is divided into several zones for efficient management and operation. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Railway Zones List, including the headquarters and divisions of railway zones, the central railway zone station list, and other relevant details.

Railway Zones List

Indian Railways, one of the world's largest railway networks, spans thousands of kilometers of track and serves more than 20 million passengers daily. To effectively manage this vast network, Indian Railways is divided into 17 zones, each overseeing specific regions. This article offers a comprehensive overview of these railway zones, detailing their divisions, the states they cover, and their significance to India's transportation system.

List of Railway Zones in India

Indian Railways is organized into 17 zones and 68 divisions, with each zone led by a General Manager (GM) and each division managed by a Divisional Railway Manager (DRM). This hierarchical structure ensures the efficient management and operation of the extensive railway network.

Railway Zones List of Divisions

The Indian railway network is divided into 68 divisions across the country. Check the Railway Zones List of Divisions here:

Railway Zones List of Divisions
Central Railway	Mumbai (CST), Bhusawal, Nagpur, Solapur, Pune.
Eastern Railway	Asansol, Howrah, Malda, Sealdah.
East Central Railway	Danapur,Dhanbad,Mughalsarai, Samastipur,Sonpur.
East Coast Railway	Khurda Road, Sambalpur, Waltair.
Northern Railway	Ambala, Delhi, Lucknow, Moradabad, Ferozpur.
North Central  Railway	Allahabad, Agra, Jhansi.
North Eastern  Railway	Lucknow, Izzatnager, Varanasi.
North Frontier  Railway	Katihar, Alipurduar, Rangiya, Lumding, Tinsukia.
North Western Railway	Ajmer, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur.
Southern  Railway	Chennai, Madurai, Palghat, Trichy, Trivandrum, Salem.
South Central Railway	Guntakal, Guntur, Hyderabad, Nanded,Secunderabad,Vijayawada.
South Eastern Railway	Adra,Chakradharpur, Kharagpur, Ranchi.
South East Central  Railway	Bilaspur, Nagpur, Raipur
South Western Railway	Bangalore, Hubli, Mysore
Western Railway	Mumbai(Central), Vadodara, Ratlam, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Bhavnagar.
West Central Railway	Bhopal, Jabalpur, Kota.
Metro Railway	Not applicable

Railway Zones List of Headquarters

The Indian railway network is divided into 17 zones, each further subdivided into divisions, totaling 68 divisions across the country. Each zone operates independently from its headquarters.

Railway Zones List of Headquarters
Central Railway	Mumbai
Eastern Railway	Kolkata
East Central Railway	Hajipur
East Coast Railway	Bhubaneshwar
Northern Railway	New Delhi
North Central  Railway	Allahabad
North Eastern  Railway	Gorakhpur
North Frontier  Railway	Guwahati
North Western Railway	Jaipur
Southern  Railway	Chennai
South Central Railway	Secunderabad
South Eastern Railway	Kolkata
South East Central  Railway	Bilaspur
South Western Railway	Hubli
Western Railway	Mumbai CST
West Central Railway	Jabalpur
Metro Railway	Kolkata

All Railway Zones

Indian Railways, one of the world’s largest rail networks, spans thousands of kilometers across its 17 railway zones and 68 divisions as of the official PIB press release in 2017. These zones, overseen by the Ministry of Railways, play a critical role in managing the extensive network that connects millions of people and facilitates the daily transport of goods across India. With over 7,000 stations, Indian Railways efficiently handles trains, stations, tracks, and other operations essential for seamless nationwide transportation.

Railway Zone List PDF

Candidates can refer to the official Railway Zone List PDF from the link provided below.

All Railway Zones List

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