Rajiv Chaudhry, General Manager, Northern Railway and North Central, held a review meeting with the departmental heads through video conferencing. Deliberations were held on keeping focus on safety on tracks, freight loading and transparency in working of railways.
He informed that Northern Railway maintained a good track record by achieving 96 per cent punctuality of trains. The freight loading has also been increased up to 30 per cent in September. He emphasised on maximum use of technology so that human intervention can be minimised and transparency in all sphere of railway working may be established. He said that the efforts should be enhanced for minimising human failure in train operations.
“The monitoring system of progress of construction projects should also be a focus area as the development of railways are very much dependent on these projects. Department heads should complete the work in stipulated time manner in particular construction projects,” added the GM.
The safety has always been the prime focus of Northern Railway. He reviewed the work done and instructed the divisions on conducting drives to enhance the safety and counsel the staff whenever necessary. He also instructed that Business Development Units should create an environment of trust, support and confidence among the customers. “Loading of food grains and other items have steadily increased with every passing month. Northern Railway is committed to provide safe, smooth and efficient services to its customers,” said Chaudhry.