SCoR GM reviews amenities at Markapuram Railway Station - The HinduUpdated - August 01, 2026 08:24 am IST - MARKAPURAMSouth Coast Railway General Manager Sandeep Mathur inspecting the amenities and overall safety preparedness at Markapuram Road Railway Station on Friday, July 31, 2026. Photo: By ArrangementSouth Coast Railway (SCoR) General Manager (GM) Sandeep Mathur reviewed basic amenities and overall safety preparedness at Markapuram Road Railway Station on Friday (July 31, 2026). He directed the officials to maintain the highest standards of infrastructure upkeep and strict compliance with all safety procedures.The review was a part of the comprehensive inspection of Nandyal–Guntur section, including detailed en-route inspections, to review safety standards, infrastructure development, operational efficiency, and passenger amenities across the section. The GM carried out a detailed review of the ongoing redevelopment works at Nandyal Railway Station under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.He inspected various passenger amenities and assessed the progress of infrastructure development and directed officials to maintain the quality and pace of execution while ensuring minimal inconvenience to passengers. He also inspected the Crew Lobby and Running Room, where he reviewed the facilities provided to running staff.Stressing the importance of employee welfare, Mr. Mathur emphasised that providing comfortable and modern amenities to frontline railway personnel is essential for ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-oriented railway operations.Later, SCoR GM inspected Gajulapalli Railway Station, where he examined the Signalling & Telecommunication (S&T) Relay Room.Further, he continued the inspection of under construction Tunnel in the Chalema–Diguvametta section of Guntur Division, conducted a thorough review of the tunnel construction activities and its key safety protocols. He directed officials to ensure adherence to qualify standards, high safety protocols and timely completion.Published - July 31, 2026 08:56 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }