GENERAL MANAGER NORTHERN RAILWAY HOLDS PERFORMANCE REVIEW MEETING

·        685 Divyang friendly toilets to be built

·        Reviews Safety and infrastructure work

Sh. Ashutosh Gangal, General Manager Northern Railway held a review meeting with the departmental heads of Northern Railway through video conferencing. Deliberations were held on keeping focus on safety on tracks keeping in mind the upcoming foggy weather, Business Development Units and Freight loading.

He said that, safety is the prime focus over Northern Railway. He reviewed the work done over the zone in improving the maintenance standard of track, welds and removal of scrap lying near the tracks. He instructed the divisions on conducting drives to enhance the safety during upcoming foggy weather and counsel the staff whenever necessary and required. He said the monitoring of rail fractures and rail welds should be done extensively and no error should be left.

The GM also informed that, to facilitate Divyangjans in addition to existing 685 Divyang freindly toilets will be built over various stations of Northern Railway and apart from this another 82 toilets through CSR fund will also be constructed in circulating area of various stations.

He also emphasized on focusing on electrical safety on tracks as well as safety in relay and panel rooms for error free movement of trains. He stressed upon the minimizing the human failure in train operation. He also instructed the department heads and DRMs, to maintain the punctuality at 95% and keep pace for freight loading with safety as  priority.

Taking on freight Business Development, the GM took stock of the outreach of the Business Development Units. He also instructed that BDUs should create an environment of trust, support and confidence amongst the customers. He added that the initiatives and concessions offered by the Railways should reach the clients. He also informed that, loading of food grains & other items have steadily increased with every passing month.

Northern Railway is committed to provide safe, smooth and efficient services to its customers.