Shri Manoj Joshi, GM, Kolkata Metro Railway reviews progress of o­ngoing Metro projects

Shri Manoj Joshi, General Manager, Metro Railway o­n 27.09.2021 held a high level review meeting o­n the progress of different o­n-going Metro projects. Senior officers of Metro Railway and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) were present in this meeting.

  • During this meeting, Shri Joshi took stock of the progress of Joka-Esplanade, New Garia-Airport and Noapara-Barasat via Bimanbandar Metro projects. 
  • He instructed all concerned officials to complete all works within the deadline.   
  • He also took stock of planning for supply of Metro Rolling Stock from ICF.
  • Shri Joshi has also advised to organize Covid vaccination camps at various field units of Metro Railway in the coming days for staff and beneficiaries whose 2nd dose vaccination is becoming due.

Mock Drill:

  • Meanwhile, Metro Railway always gives top priority to the safety and security of the commuters.
  • In order to check the preparedness of Metro staff to tackle any fire incident in the Metro inside the tunnel, a passenger evacuation mock drill was conducted in between Esplanade and Park Street Metro stations o­n 26.09.2021 in the morning.
  • Metromen were imparted training o­n how to take immediate necessary action to rescue passengers in case of a fire in the running rake inside the tunnel.  
  • The objective of this mock drill was to upgrade the evacuation skills as well as check alertness and preparedness of Metromen during such emergencies.
  • Senior officers and staff of different departments were present during this drill.

Source: Metro Railway Kolkata-Press Release | Image Credit (representational): Kolkata Metro