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UPSC Prelims 2023: Complete Guide on Railway Zones and Headquarters in India

Get set for the UPSC Prelims 2023! The date is locked in for the 28th of May, 2023 (Sunday). The UPSC Civil Services Exam is a three-stage process consisting of prelims, mains, and interview. The Preliminary Examination is a qualifying test where candidates need to answer objective-type questions.

The latest pattern of the UPSC IAS exam tests the candidates' factual and conceptual knowledge. Therefore, candidates need to strategize and understand the concept, rather than just memorizing the facts.

Transportation plays a significant role in the geographical landscape of India. The Indian railways, being the largest in Asia and the fourth largest in the world, is of particular importance. It is the largest departmental Public undertaking in India. The Indian Railways marked its 150th anniversary in 2003, with its headquarters located in New Delhi.

The comprehensive knowledge of the Indian transportation system, particularly the Indian Railways, is crucial for the IAS Exam . Let's delve into some detailed information about the Indian Railways.

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Understanding Railway Zones and Their Headquarters

The Indian railways network is segmented into 16 zones, further divided into divisions, amounting to a total of 69 divisions. Each zone has its own specific headquarters.

A List of Indian Railway Headquarters

Railway Zone Division Zonal Headquarters
Central Railway
  • Mumbai
  • Nagpur
  • Bhusawal
  • Pune
  • Sholapur
Mumbai
Eastern Railway
  • Howrah-I
  • Howrah-II
  • Sealdah
  • Malda
  • Asansol
  • Chittaranjan
  • Kolkata Metro
Kolkata
East Central Railway
  • Danapur
  • Mugalsarai
  • Dhanbad
  • Sonpur
  • Samastipur
Hajipur
East Coast Railway
  • Khurda Road
  • Waltair
  • Sambalpur
Bhubaneshwar
Northern Railway
  • Delhi-I
  • Delhi-II
  • Ambala
  • Moradabad
  • Lucknow
  • Firozpur
Baroda House, New Delhi
North Central  Railway
  • Allahabad
  • Jhansi
  • Agra
Allahabad
North Eastern  Railway
  • Izzatnagar
  • Lucknow
  • Varanasi
  • DLW
Gorakhpur
North Frontier  Railway
  • Katihar
  • Alipurduar
  • Rangiya
  • Lumding
  • Tinsukia
Maligaon, Guwahati
North Western Railway
  • Jaipur
  • Jodhpur
  • Bikaner
  • Ajmer
Jaipur
Southern  Railway
  • Chennai
  • Madurai
  • Palghat
  • Trichy
  • Trivandrum
Chennai
South Central Railway
  • Secunderabad
  • Hyderabad
  • Guntakal
  • Vijayawada
  • Nanded
Secunderabad
South Eastern Railway
  • Kharagpur
  • Adra
  • Chakradharpur
  • Ranchi
  • Shalimar
Garden Reach, Kolkata
South East Central  Railway
  • Bilaspur
  • Nagpur
  • Raipur
Bilaspur
South Western Railway
  • Bangalore
  • Mysore
  • Hubli
  • RWF/YNK
Hubli
Western Railway
  • BCT
  • Vadodara
  • Ahmedabad
  • Ratlam
  • Rajkot
  • Bhavnagar
Mumbai CST
West Central Railway
  • Jabalpur
  • Bhopal
  • Kota
Jabalpur

To prepare thoroughly for the upcoming UPSC Civil services examinations, candidates can refer to the following resources –

Indian Railways: Establishment and Brief Facts Operation Meri Saheli – An Indian Railways Initiative Changing Indian Railways: RSTV – Big Picture
New Metro Rail Policy Mumbai to Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Setu Bharatam Project
Major National Highways in India Hydroelectric Power Plants in India National Waterways in India

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