New Delhi, Dec 06
· Focus On Safety on Tracks,
· Business Development initiatives
· Presented Safety Awards for outstanding achievement for improving safety
AshutoshGangal, General Manager Northern Railway held a performance review meeting with the departmental heads and DRMs of Northern Railway at Baroda House, New Delhi. Amongst many issues deliberations were on Safety on tracks, enhancement of speed, Freight (BDU) and train operations
Apart from performance review the GM also presented Safety Awards to 04(Four) vigilant employees for their contribution towards maintain high standards for safety and security of passengers and railway property. He congratulated to the winners and appeals railway men to give their hundred percent to prevent safety of passengers and Railway assets.
Safety is the prime focus over Railways. The GM emphasized on improving the maintenance standards of tracks, level crossings and construction of boundary wall along the track in high speed sections. He took serious note of the trespassing on line. He advised the divisions and the security department to book the persons found trespassing under different Railway acts and penalize them including jail term if need be.
He also advised to make efforts to clear encroachment near the railway tracks to ensure safety. On improving the infrastructure, the GM said that, greater focus should be on the timely completion of projects. The GM also stressed upon the optimum utilization of assets like locos, wagons and coaches. He instructed that the punctuality should be maintained without compromising safety.
Talking on Freight Business Development, the GM informed that Railways is making all out efforts to provide freight services to all types of clients, from small traders to large FMCG and e-commerce giants. Timetabled parcel trains and Special freight trains for bulk and piecemeal goods are being run with increasing regularity.
