SCR GM Conducts Night Footplate Inspection Between Secunderabad And Kazipet
Officials briefed him on the redevelopment works being undertaken at the station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost of Rs 25.41 crore.
WARANGAL: South Central Railway general manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava conducted a night footplate inspection between Secunderabad and Kazipet on Friday night, assessing train safety, track conditions and signalling systems. He later inspected Warangal railway station on Saturday and reviewed passenger amenities and redevelopment works.
Srivastava began the inspection from Secunderabad railway station on August 28, travelling in the locomotive of Train No. 12745 Secunderabad–Manuguru Express. During the journey to Kazipet, he examined signal visibility, track conditions, the overhead traction system, speed restriction warnings and train speeds.
He also assessed the alertness of the loco pilots and train manager and observed the communication of signals between masters, pointsmen and gatemen along the route and the loco pilot and train manager.
At Warangal railway station on Saturday, Srivastava inspected the station premises, platforms, waiting halls and other passenger facilities and sought details from officials on cleanliness and maintenance.
Officials briefed him on the redevelopment works being undertaken at the station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost of Rs 25.41 crore. He inspected the 12-metre-wide foot overbridge, renovated station facade, entrance canopy, waiting halls, platform shelters, lifts and escalators.
He directed officials to maintain the redeveloped facilities properly and ensure better services for passengers. He also reviewed future expansion plans with divisional officials and sought updates on development works, passenger requirements and infrastructure.
Srivastava also met local public representatives and representatives of various sections and received their representations.
Secunderabad division DRM Dr R. Gopalakrishnan and several senior officials from Railway headquarters and the division accompanied him during the inspections.
