Intensive work on progress in Rayagada Railway Division
Rayagada (Badal Tah): General Manager of East Coast Railway, Parmeshwar Funkwal along with the Divisional Railway Managers of Waltair, Manoj Kumar Sahoo and Rayagada, Amitabh Singhal with Principal Heads of Department and senior officers from both the Zonal Headquarters and the Division, conducted a comprehensive safety inspection of the Rayagada-Vizianagaram section during last Monday.
The inspection commenced with primary focus on assessing the safety standards, amenities and infrastructure improvements at Rayagada station.
Funkwal along with senior officials visited the Railway Colony in Rayagada, where they interacted with the residents to understand their needs and evaluate the available amenities. They also reviewed the newly developed park in the colony, appreciating the efforts of the Civil Engineering, Electrical, and Environment & Health Management departments for maintaining the colony area.
The inspection continued with an in-depth evaluation of various critical facilities, including circulating areas, retiring rooms, crew lobby, RRI cabin, relay room, waiting halls, food courts, booking and parcel offices, Running Room, Traction Depot, Accident Relief Trains & Medical Equipment Vans, Carriage Depot, Traction Substation and overall improvements at Rayagada station.
Funkwal interacted directly with staff to assess their competency, maintenance practices and concerns, ensuring that safety protocols were being followed and exploring opportunities to enhance passenger amenities and infrastructure.
During the inspection he inaugurated the Emergency Medical Room, ensuring round-the-clock availability of paramedics and a doctor from to provide emergency treatment for all bonafide passengers. Funkwal also inaugurated the temporary DRM’s Office for the Rayagada Division. He reviewed the station developmental activities with the officials. Continuing his inspection, a speed trial was conducted from Jemadeipentha to Parvathipuram.
