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What is a Railway Zone?

A Railway Zone is a large administrative division of Indian Railways responsible for managing railway operations within a particular geographical area. Each zone is headed by a General Manager (GM) and is further divided into smaller units called Railway Divisions.

What is a Railway Zone?

A Railway Zone is a large administrative division of Indian Railways responsible for managing railway operations within a particular geographical area.

Each zone is headed by a General Manager (GM) and is further divided into smaller units called Railway Divisions.

How Many Railway Zones Are There in India?

Indian Railways currently has 18 Railway Zones, each managing a specific geographical area.

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