How many zones are there in Indian Railways?
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How many zones are there in Indian Railways?
17 zones
The Indian Railways’ operations are currently divided into 17 zones, which are further sub-divided into divisions, each having a divisional headquarter. There are a total of 73 divisions at present.
What are the railway zones in India?
List of zones and its divisions
| Railway zone | Code | Railway Divisions |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Railway | NR | Delhi, Ambala, Firozpur, Lucknow NR, Moradabad |
| North Central Railway | NCR | Prayagraj, Agra, Jhansi |
| North Eastern Railway | NER | Izzatnagar, Lucknow NER, Varanasi |
Which railway zone is Delhi in?
Northern Railway
Zones & Division
| S/No. | Name of the Railway Zone | Division |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | East Coast Railway | 1) Khurda Road 2) Waltair 3) Sambhalpur |
| 5 | Northern Railway | 1) Delhi-I 2) Delhi-II 3) Ambala 4) Moradabad 5) Lucknow 6) Firozpur |
| 6 | North Central Railway | 1) Allahabad 2) Jhansi 3) Agra |
| 7 | North Eastern Railway | 1) Izzatnagar 2) Lucknow 3) Varanasi 4) DLW |
How many railway zones are there in our country Class 10?
Explanation: According to Indian railway there are 17 railway zones till today.
Which is the 18th railway zone in India?
Southern Coast Railway
Currently (as of 2021) there are 18 Railway zones in India. Southern Coast Railway will be the 18th Railway zone of the Indian Railways.
How many railway zones are there in India?
* India railway zonal map showing all 17 zones of Indian railways with boundaries and major railway junction. Disclaimer: All efforts have been made to make this image accurate.
Which Railway zone is headquartered at Chennai Central?
Southern Railway is next in the list of railway zones and it is headquartered at Chennai Central. This railway zone was made by combining railway of 3 states which were South Indian Railway Company, the Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway on 14 April 1951.
What is East Coast Railway zone of Indian Railway?
East coast Railway zone of Indian railway is nearby the east coast of India as name suggests. It is headquartered at Bhubaneswar and was come into existence on April, 1, 2003. The locales which this zone covered include Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh. This zone comprises of following zones – Khurda Road, Waltair and Sambalpur.
What are the divisions of Central Railway zone?
On the same day the Jabalpur and Bhopal divisions of Central Railway Zone reconstituted to make it a part of West Central Railway and Kota division of Western Railway Zone got reorganized. The states or divisions which are served by this zone of railways are central and eastern Madhya Pradesh, Northeastern Rajasthan and Southern Uttar Pradesh.
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