GM CORE takes charge as officiating GM of NCR

Prayagraj: Officer of Indian Railway (stores service), Ashok Kumar Verma took over the additional charge as the General Manager of North Central Railway on Saturday. He is appointed as General Manager Central Organization for Railway Electrification, (CORE) Prayagraj from January 2024. The new general manager is a 1987 batch officer and has served Indian Railways in various capacities. After formally taking the charge Verma held a meeting with all the principal heads of departments on Saturday. While addressing the meeting he said punctuality and safety are the most important parameters in railway functioning. Verma further added that safety of staff is of paramount importance. He also emphasized the need to check the preparations for ensuing monsoon. He instructed that officers and supervisors should remain accessible to staff for resolving their concerns and all the issues be dealt with in due time frame. He also said that the ‘rail madad’ is an effective tool to resolve passenger grievances and it should be utilized properly.

Brace for rail blocks on Central, Western Railway today

The maintenance works on Mumbai's Central and Western Railway lines will disrupt train services, affecting commuters. Up slow services will be diverted, and alternative routes provided for passengers during the block period. The jumbo block on the Harbour lines will impact various train services, requiring commuters to plan their journeys accordingly.

Indian Railways reviews safety measures after Kanchanjunga Express accident

Indian Railways conducts safety review post accidents, focusing on ABS, loco pilot fatigue, and signal visibility. Worker unions raise concerns over signalling operations. Manpower shortage affects system reliability, highlighting the need for additional hiring in safety categories.

Railway minister reviews monsoon preparedness of Mumbai Railways, urges constant vigilance

I reviewed monsoon preparedness, focusing on efficient operations and passenger service enhancements. The implementation of innovative technologies and operational improvements, such as muck special trains and waterproofing of points, aims to ensure smooth railway operations during the monsoon season.