Which of the following cities is the headquarters of the Southern Railway zone?

Concept

Railway zones divide Indian Railways into regional administrative units. Each zone is managed from its zonal headquarters, which is distinct from a divisional headquarters or another zone's headquarters.

Application

The Southern Railway's zonal headquarters is in Chennai.

Contrast

• Chennai is associated with the Southern Railway zone.

• Jaipur is the headquarters of the North Western Railway zone.

• Jabalpur is the headquarters of the West Central Railway zone.

• Mumbai is the headquarters of the Central Railway zone, whose headquarters office is at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.

Cross-check

Official Southern Railway material identifies its Headquarters Office in Chennai, matching the Railway Board's zonal-headquarters list. Therefore, Chennai is the required city.