keerti Chandra sahu
(Pratiphalan Media)
General Manager of East Coast Railway, Parmeshwar Funkwal, along with the Divisional Railway Managers of Waltair (DRM) Manoj Kumar Sahoo, and Rayagada (DRM) Amitabh Singhal, along with Principal Heads of Department and senior officers from both the Zonal Headquarters and the Division, conducting a comprehensive safety inspection of the Rayagada-Vizianagaram section on monday .
The inspection commenced with primarily focus on assessing the safety standards, amenities, and infrastructure improvements at Rayagada station.Parmeshwar Funkwal, GM, along with the DRMs and other 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. Parmeshwar Funkwal engaged 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, GM ECoR inaugurated the Emergency Medical Room, ensuring round-the-clock availability of paramedics and a doctor from 08:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs, to provide emergency treatment for all bonafide passengers. Additionally, Funkwal inaugurated the temporary Divisional Railway Manager’s Office for the Rayagada Division. He reviewed the station developmental activities with the officials.