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Vizag railway station celebrates ‘Station Mahotsav’

hellohimachalse@gmail.com 29 Sep 2026 5 days ago

Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam railway station marked its birthday and celebrated ‘Station Mahotsav’ with grand heritage and cultural festivities, in line with the Ministry of Railways’ nationwide initiative to honour the historical significance and legacy of key railway stations across India.

The celebrations commenced with a flag march, followed by a curated photo exhibition and an exhibition of heritage artefacts. The exhibitions showcased rare archival photographs, vintage and historic relics depicting the evolution, operational milestones and rich legacy of the erstwhile Waltair Division and Visakhapatnam railway station. As part of the celebrations, the commemorative coffee table book, titled ‘Waltair Visakhapatnam,’ was officially released, capturing over a century of transformative history, iconic heritage structures and rail milestones.

Speaking on the occasion, General Manager of South Coast Railway Sandeep Mathur stated, “Railway heritage is an invaluable part of our collective identity, embodying the relentless efforts of generations of railway personnel. From its modest origins in 1896 with just two platforms and a daily footfall of barely 200 passengers, Visakhapatnam Railway Station has grown into a bustling transit hub serving over 65,000 passengers daily across 8 platforms.”

Addressing the gathering, Visakhapatnam Division DRM Lalit Bohra underscored the vision of honouring Visakhapatnam’s 130-year railway legacy. ADRMs E Santhram and K Ramarao, branch officers, and railway personnel were present.

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