Se Divisions
Se Divisions – Railway General Knowledge
1. What is a “Se Division”?
- “Se” is the Railway Board’s alphabetic code for the Secunderabad Division of South Central Railway (SCR).
- It is one of the oldest & busiest divisions in Indian Railways and serves as the HQ division for SCR.
2. Technical Snapshot
| Parameter | Present Status (2023-24) |
|---|---|
| Track km (Route) | 1,600 Rkm |
| Track km (Running) | 3,200 Tkm |
| Electrification | 100 % (last patch KZJ–BPQ 2022) |
| Max. Permissible Speed | 130 km/h (SC–BPL & SC–KZJ sections) |
| Loading Gauge | W–12 (GC & freight corridors) |
| Signalling | 100 % Panel / Electronic Interlocking, 585 stations |
| Freight Loading | 65 MT (2022-23) |
| Passenger Earnings | ₹3,400 cr (2022-23) |
| Staff Strength | ~78,000 employees |
| Major Workshops | 1. Secunderabad (Carriage & Wagon) 2. Lallaguda (Electric Loco) |
3. Historical Milestones
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1874 | First train – Wadi–Secunderabad ( Nizam Guaranteed State Rly ) |
| 1951 | New division created on 02-10-1951 (formation day of SCR) |
| 1966 | Lallaguda Electric Loco Shed commissioned (first 25 kV AC shed in S. India) |
| 1978 | Secunderabad C&W shop upgraded to maintain stainless-steel ICF coaches |
| 1998 | SCR becomes first fully diesel-free zone (Se div. leads) |
| 2003 | SC–KZJ 130 km/h trial with WAP-5 |
| 2012 | First 12-car EMU rake maintained at Se div. |
| 2019 | SC–BPL section sanctioned for 160 km/h (RRTS precursor) |
| 2022 | KZJ–BPQ 132 km OHE completed – 100 % electrification |
4. Geography & Route Map
States touched – Telangana (70 %), Maharashtra (20 %), Andhra Pradesh (10 %)
Main lines under Se Division control
- SC–KZJ–BPQ–NGP (Grand Trunk route – Delhi–Chennai)
- SC–BPL (Vikharabad–Parli Vaijnath–Latur Road)
- SC–GY–PGRL (Gyarahpur–Pargi–Gadwal)
- KZJ–PDPL–MCI (Kazipet–Peddapalli–Manchiryal)
- HYB–LPI–UR (Hyderabad suburban circuit)
5. Production & Maintenance Units
| Unit | Location | Capacity / Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Lallaguda Electric Loco Shed | LGD (Se div) | 200 loco holding; holds WAP-7 (5500 HP), WAG-9H (9000 HP) |
| Secunderabad C&W Workshop | SC | 400 coaches/yr POH, 24-coach LHB platform |
| EMU Car Shed | LPI | 9-rake EMU/MEMU holding, 3rd rail 750 V DC (legacy) |
| Trip Shed | KZJ | 60 loco stabling for freight bankers |
6. Freight & Economic Significance
- Top commodities – Coal (SCCL), Cement (Ultratech, Ramco), Food-grains, Fertilisers, Containers (CONCOR, APSEZ)
- Major sidings – Ramagundam, Manchiryal, Bellampalli, Tandur, Vikarabad, Kothapalli
- DPD/DWC terminals – Sanathnagar, KPHB, Nagalapally (BMW cargo)
- Freight earnings share of SCR – 42 % (highest among 6 SCR divisions)
7. Recent Initiatives (2020-24)
- Kavach (TACS) trial on SC–KZJ 80 km section – target 2025.
- Amrit Bharat (RO-RO) ramp commissioned at Moula-Ali 2023.
- Hydrogen LOH pilot – Lallaguda to get 2 WAG-12H retrofits 2024-25.
- ** redevelopment of SC station** – ₹720 cr, 4-level concourse, 27 platforms (after integration of Bhoiguda goods yard).
- Gati-Shakti Multi-Modal terminal at Sanathnagar (10 ha) – 2024.
8. Records & Unique Features
- Longest platform in SCR – Secunderabad (8 & 9 combined 1,380 m)
- Oldest functional loco – WAM-4 # 21206 preserved at SCR Heritage Park
- First rail-cum-road bridge – Godavari at Manchiryal (1965)
- Only division to handle both 25 kV AC & 750 V DC (LPI–HYB shuttle)
Quick-Fire Points for Exams
- Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) seat – Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad.
- Railway station with ISO-14001 – Secunderabad & Kazipet.
- Highest freight tonnage station – Ramagundam (22 MT/yr).
- Division with 2 satellite freight towns – Kothapalli & Peddapalli (both cross 10 MT).
- First in SCR to eliminate 2-phase AC traction – 1998.
Practice MCQs (Railway Exam Pattern)
1. Which of the following is the correct alphabetic code for Secunderabad Division?
Answer: Se
2. In which year was Secunderabad Division created?
Answer: 1951
3. The first electric loco shed of South India is located at
Answer: Lallaguda
4. What is the maximum permissible speed on Secunderabad–Kazipet section as of 2024?
Answer: 130 km/h
5. Which commodity forms the largest freight share of Se Division?
Answer: Coal
6. The last section to be electrified to make Se Division 100 % electrified was
Answer: Kazipet–Balharshah
7. Lallaguda shed is famous for holding which high-horsepower freight loco?
Answer: WAG-9H (9000 HP)
8. How many route kilometres are under the jurisdiction of Se Division (2023)?
Answer: 1600 Rkm
9. The Hyderabad–Lingampalli shuttle still uses which traction system?
Answer: 750 V DC third rail
10. Which station of Se Division has the longest platform in SCR?
Answer: Secunderabad
11. The heritage WAM-4 #21206 is preserved at
Answer: SCR Heritage Park, Secunderabad
12. “Kavach” automatic train protection is under trial on which section of Se Division?
Answer: Secunderabad–Kazipet
13. The multi-modal freight terminal being developed at Sanathnagar is part of which mission?
Answer: Gati-Shakti
14. The Amrit Bharat RO-RO ramp commissioned in 2023 is located at
Answer: Moula-Ali
15. Which of the following districts of Maharashtra is NOT touched by Se Division?
Answer: Nanded (Nanded is under Nanded Division of SCR, not Se)
16. The first stainless-steel LHB coach POH in SCR was carried out at
Answer: Secunderabad C&W Workshop
17. The hydrogen-powered WAG-12H retrofit pilot is planned at
Answer: Lallaguda shed
Last Updated: June 2024 (Source – SCR Annual Report 2022-23, Railway Board Pink Book 2024-25)
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