Vijayawada Division, South Central Railway invites Public to participate in “Coffee Table Book on Bridges”

On the proud occasion of the 172^nd Birthday of Indian Railways, Vijayawada Division, South Central Railway, extends heartfelt greetings to its esteemed passengers, freight customers, and stakeholders. To mark this historic milestone, the Division is thrilled to announce a unique and heritage-centric initiative — the creation of a Coffee Table Book – 2025 focused on the iconic bridges of Vijayawada Division, with an open invitation for public participation.

This initiative aims to celebrate the architectural, historical, and cultural significance of over 225 bridges spread across the Vijayawada Division, including monumental structures like the Havelock Bridge, Godavari Bridge, Krishna River Bridge, and Penna Bridge. These bridges are not only feats of engineering but also silent witnesses to the evolution of the Indian Railways and the communities they serve.

A Call to Connect – Inviting Contributions

In a novel move to create a collaborative and community-driven publication, Vijayawada Division invites passengers, students, railway enthusiasts, historians, and media professionals to contribute towards this commemorative Coffee Table Book. Contributors are encouraged to share:

• High-resolution photographs of bridges across the Vijayawada Division
• Historical anecdotes, rare facts, and narratives associated with the bridges
• Personal stories from the elderly who have witnessed the history unfold
• Poems, drawings, stories from school students, highlighting their experiences or imaginative journeys across these engineering marvels

Select genuine, exceptional, and insightful contributions will be featured and credited in the final publication, offering contributors a chance to be a part of Railway history.

Submission Details

LAST DATE for Submission: 30^th April 2025
Contributions can be sent email to       ctb.bzascr@gmail.com
or via post or in person to:                   Public Relations Officer, Vijayawada Division
                                                            DRM Office, Gandhi Nagar, Vijayawada – 520001
                                                            NTR District, Andhra Pradesh

This Coffee Table Book will be brought out in digital format, ensuring that the stories, visuals, and legacy of these bridges remain accessible to all and preserved for generations to come.

Celebrating the Past, Inspiring the Future

This project stands as a testament to Vijayawada Division’s unwavering commitment to preserving its legacy while fostering deeper public engagement. Vijayawada Division looks forward to active community participation to make this endeavour a visually rich, emotionally resonant, and historically valuable compilation. 

Let us join hands to narrate the untold stories of our bridges — the lifelines that connect not just destinations, but generations.

SCR BZA PR No.11

Date: 16^th April, 2025