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answered 25 May 2026What is the full form of C.R. in Indian Railways?
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CR = Central Railway
One of the 18 railway zones of Indian Railways.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai |
| Zone code | CR |
| Established | 1951 |
| Route km | ~3,905 km |
| Key states | Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka |
| Major stations | CSMT Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Solapur, Secunderabad |
Central Railway operates the Mumbai suburban railway — one of the world's most heavily used commuter rail systems, carrying ~7–8 million passengers daily.