{"id":228705,"date":"2025-09-22T13:27:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T07:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=228705"},"modified":"2025-09-24T17:07:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T11:37:18","slug":"southern-railway-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/southern-railway-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Railway in India, Know the Origin and Achievements"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/southern-railway-in-india\/#When_Was_Southern_Railway_Established\" >When Was Southern Railway Established?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/southern-railway-in-india\/#Which_States_Does_It_Cover\" >Which States Does It Cover?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/southern-railway-in-india\/#What_Are_Its_Divisions\" >What Are Its Divisions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/southern-railway-in-india\/#Why_Is_Southern_Railway_Important\" >Why Is Southern Railway Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/southern-railway-in-india\/#Passenger_Services_of_Southern_Railways\" >Passenger Services of Southern Railways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/southern-railway-in-india\/#Freight_Services_%E2%80%93_What_Drives_the_Economy\" >Freight Services \u2013 What Drives the Economy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/southern-railway-in-india\/#What_Modernization_Efforts_Are_Underway\" >What Modernization Efforts Are Underway?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/southern-railway-in-india\/#What_Challenges_Does_It_Face\" >What Challenges Does It Face?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/southern-railway-in-india\/#Major_Achievements\" >Major Achievements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/southern-railway-in-india\/#Summary_Table_of_Southern_Railway_in_India\" >Summary Table of Southern Railway in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/southern-railway-in-india\/#Future_Visions_of_Southern_Railway_in_India\" >Future Visions of Southern Railway in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/southern-railway-in-india\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The <strong>Southern Railway in India<\/strong> is not just a railway zone; it\u2019s a journey through heritage, culture, and progress. Covering six states and headquartered in Chennai, it is one of the oldest zones of Indian Railways, tracing its legacy back to the mid-19th century. Known for introducing some of the earliest railway services in the country, Southern Railway continues to play a vital role in connecting people, industries, and traditions across southern India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-was-southern-railway-established\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Was_Southern_Railway_Established\"><\/span>When Was Southern Railway Established?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Southern Railway was established on 14th April, 1951. Some of the details are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was formed by merging the <strong>Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway<\/strong>, the <strong>South Indian Railway<\/strong>, and the <strong>Mysore State Railway<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This made it the <strong>first zone<\/strong> to be created after the reorganization of Indian Railways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-states-does-it-cover\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_States_Does_It_Cover\"><\/span>Which States Does It Cover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Southern Railway covers six states, serving both metropolitan hubs and rural belts. The major states covered are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tamil Nadu<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kerala<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Puducherry (UT)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Andhra Pradesh (parts)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Karnataka (parts)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Telangana (small coverage)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-its-divisions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Its_Divisions\"><\/span>What Are Its Divisions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Southern Railway Zone operates through six divisions of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/railway-zones-in-india\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">major railway zones in India<\/a>.<\/strong> Given below are the details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Division<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Headquarters<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Highlights<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chennai<\/td><td>Chennai, Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>Administrative HQ, suburban services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)<\/td><td>Trichy, Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>Connects central TN, industrial hubs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Madurai<\/td><td>Madurai, Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>Temple town routes, tourism, and pilgrim trains<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Salem<\/td><td>Salem, Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>Connects western TN and Bengaluru region<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Palakkad<\/td><td>Palakkad, Kerala<\/td><td>Freight movement, industries, and ports<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thiruvananthapuram<\/td><td>Kerala<\/td><td>Coastal and tourism routes, connects to Kanyakumari<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-southern-railway-important\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Southern_Railway_Important\"><\/span>Why Is Southern Railway Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Southern Railway in India<\/strong> is crucial for multiple reasons. The major ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It runs <strong>Chennai Suburban Railway<\/strong>, one of the oldest suburban systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handles a dense passenger load, especially in <strong>Kerala and Tamil Nadu<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports major ports like <strong>Chennai, Kochi, and Tuticorin<\/strong> for freight movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connects cultural and pilgrimage destinations like <strong>Rameswaram, Madurai, Thanjavur, and Kanyakumari<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-ntpc-mock-test\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free RRB NTPC Mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-passenger-services-of-southern-railways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passenger_Services_of_Southern_Railways\"><\/span>Passenger Services of Southern Railways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Passenger convenience is at the core of Southern Railway operations. Given below are the details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operates <strong>long-distance trains<\/strong> like Chennai\u2013Delhi, Chennai\u2013Mumbai, and Chennai\u2013Kolkata.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Runs <strong>premium trains<\/strong> such as Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, and Tejas Express.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caters to pilgrims traveling to Rameswaram, Sabarimala (via Kerala), and Tirupati.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suburban trains in Chennai carry <strong>millions of commuters daily<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-freight-services-what-drives-the-economy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freight_Services_%E2%80%93_What_Drives_the_Economy\"><\/span>Freight Services \u2013 What Drives the Economy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The freight operations of Southern Railway are very significant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Key commodities: <strong>iron ore, cement, coal, fertilizers, petroleum, and food grains<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports <strong>IT corridors, textile hubs, and automobile industries<\/strong> in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Hosur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitates container traffic through <strong>major ports<\/strong> in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-modernization-efforts-are-underway\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Modernization_Efforts_Are_Underway\"><\/span>What Modernization Efforts Are Underway?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Southern Railway in India is embracing modernization to meet growing demands. The modernization technologies include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Electrification<\/strong>: Most routes are electrified, promoting sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Smart Ticketing<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/uts-applications-for-railways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UTS mobile applications in Indian Railways<\/a><\/strong> and online booking systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LHB Coaches<\/strong>: Safer and more comfortable train travel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Station Upgrades<\/strong>: Chennai Egmore, Madurai, and Thiruvananthapuram are being redeveloped.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Green Initiatives<\/strong>: Solar-powered stations, energy-efficient lighting, and bio-toilets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-challenges-does-it-face\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Challenges_Does_It_Face\"><\/span>What Challenges Does It Face?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other zones, the Southern Railway also faces hurdles. Given below are some of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High passenger demand is leading to <strong>overcrowded routes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monsoon-related disruptions, especially in <strong>Kerala<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance of heritage infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balancing suburban services with long-distance passenger and freight trains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-alp-mock-test\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt free RRB ALP Mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-major-achievements\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Achievements\"><\/span>Major Achievements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Southern Railway has many milestones to its credit. Some of them are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Runs <strong>Nilgiri Mountain Railway<\/strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operates <strong>Chennai Central<\/strong>, one of India\u2019s busiest and most iconic stations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduced <strong>Tejas Express<\/strong>, India\u2019s first semi-high-speed luxury train.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hosts some of the <strong>oldest railway lines<\/strong> in the country (Chennai\u2013Arcot, 1856).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plays a key role in tourism by connecting <strong>Kerala\u2019s backwaters<\/strong> and <strong>Tamil Nadu\u2019s temples<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summary-table-of-southern-railway-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_Table_of_Southern_Railway_in_India\"><\/span>Summary Table of Southern Railway in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have given below a summary table discussing the key points of Southern Railway in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Formation<\/td><td>14 April 1951<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Headquarters<\/td><td>Chennai, Tamil Nadu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Divisions<\/td><td>Chennai, Trichy, Madurai, Salem, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>States Covered<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, parts of AP, Karnataka, Telangana<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passenger Highlights<\/td><td>Chennai Suburban Railway, Tejas Express, pilgrimage trains<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Freight Focus<\/td><td>Iron ore, coal, petroleum, cement, fertilizers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iconic Projects<\/td><td>Nilgiri Mountain Railway (UNESCO site)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Modernization<\/td><td>Electrification, LHB coaches, smart ticketing, solar-powered stations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rrb-je-mock-test\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free RRB JE Mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-future-visions-of-southern-railway-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_Visions_of_Southern_Railway_in_India\"><\/span>Future Visions of Southern Railway in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Southern Railway is preparing to expand its role with futuristic projects. Some of these are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More <strong>semi-high-speed trains<\/strong> like the Vande Bharat Express.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redevelopment of <strong>Chennai Central into a world-class hub<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced suburban services in Chennai to ease commuter stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stronger focus on <strong>eco-friendly operations<\/strong> across its divisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better freight corridors connecting ports with inland industries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Southern Railway in India<\/strong> is a blend of history and modernity. From operating the Nilgiri Mountain Railway to running advanced semi-high-speed trains, it connects people, cultures, and economies across southern India. While it faces challenges of congestion and maintenance, its ongoing modernization promises a brighter, more efficient, and greener future. It is not just a railway zone, it\u2019s the heartbeat of the southern states, linking temples, technology, traditions, and trade on steel tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Check:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/central-railway-zone\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Central Railway in India<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/eastern-railway-in-india\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Eastern Railway in India<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/northern-railway-in-india\/?ref=contad-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northern Railway in India<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758526257115\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.1 What is the Southern Railway in India known for?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Southern Railway in India is known for introducing some of the earliest railway services in the country. It continues to play a vital role in connecting people, industries, and traditions across southern India.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758526666185\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.2 Where is the headquarters of Southern Railway in India?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The headquarters of Southern Railway is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758526722903\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.3 What are the major divisions of Southern Railways?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The major divisions of Southern Railways are Chennai, Trichy, Madurai, Salem, Palakkad, and Thiruvananthapuram.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758526770308\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.4 What are the major states covered under Southern Railways?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The major states covered under Southern Railways include Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, parts of AP, Karnataka, and Telangana.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1758526825618\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q.5 What are the major challenges faced by Southern Railways?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The major challenges faced by Southern Railways include:<br\/>High passenger demand is leading to overcrowded routes.<br\/>Monsoon-related disruptions, especially in Kerala.<br\/>Maintenance of heritage infrastructure.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Southern Railway in India is not just a railway zone; it\u2019s a journey through heritage, culture, and progress. 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