During the three-day visit to Ratlam Division, Shri Alok Kansal – General Manager of Western Railway (WR) conducted inspection of Chittaurgarh, Mandsaur and Badnagar stations and inaugurated various passenger and staff amenities. He also conducted window trailing inspection on the Nimbahera-Badnagar section and took stock of the electrification & doubling projects.
- WR GM also held discussions with local representatives and social organizations at Chittorgarh, Mandsaur, Barayala Chaurasi, Badnagar stations of Ratlam Division and instructed to take appropriate action on their demands.
- According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Shri Kansal has been closely monitoring and inspecting the ongoing works related to passenger amenities, staff facilities, safety/security work, infrastructural work, electrification work & other development works.
- Intricate details and information regarding these works are being constantly provided to GM.
- Continuing in this series, GM Shri Kansal conducted an intensive inspection of Chittaurgarh-Badnagar section recently.
- During this, WR GM conducted a thorough inspection at Chittaurgarh station.
- Drinking water at the station was examined for residual chlorine and TDS checking, which was found to be as per the standard which ensures that passengers get only clean drinking water.
- WR GM advised to speed up the construction work of the foot over bridge (FOB) and the lift at the station.
- Shri Kansal also enquired about the waiting period at PRS counters.
- A newly constructed fully air conditioned Running Room and Rest Room for female crew was inaugurated by GM.
- Shri Kansal also met with representatives of cement producers/logistics to discuss the measures to increase the loading of cement & goods from Chittaurgarh and directed ways to redress the problems.
- Shri Thakur further informed that WR GM inspected the doubling work of Chittaurgarh-Nimbahera section and directed to expedite the work being done from Nimbahera to Nimach.
Other Initiatives:
- He also inspected the Nimbahera-Badnagar section through window trailing and checked the vigilance of the employees at the speed and level crossing gates.
- Shri Kansal also inaugurated the newly constructed staff quarters and ‘Bal Udyan’ for children at Barayala Chaurasi station.
- GM announced cash prizes for Engineering and Electrical Depts. for their good works.
- During the inspection at Mandsaur station, Shri Kansal praised the beautification work done at the station.
- GM inaugurated the newly constructed video conference room ‘Vimarsh’ at the Divisional Office, Ratlam.
- He took stock of the ongoing developmental works of the division and gathered information to complete the works in stipulated time.
- In the meeting, GM mentioned that at present Western Railway is operating trains at 130 kmph in different sections and efforts are being made to increase the speed to 160 kmplh.
- WR GM desired that this should be implemented on the Godhra-Nagda section of Ratlam Division as well and work related to track maintenance and safety should be expedited.
- Shri Kansal directed that seminars on safe and secure working systems should be organised from time to time to prevent any mishaps.
- This will create awareness among employees and will help in preventing potential accidents.
- Shri Kansal announced the cash prize for the Construction Dept. for constructing the conference room in a short span of time.
- During his visit to Ratlam Division, Divisional Railway Manager of Ratlam Division along with other senior railway officers were also present.
Source: Western Railway-Press Release
