East Coast Railways (ECoR) General Manager Umesh Singh on Friday conducted the annual inspection between Palasa and Khurda Road of the Khurda Road Division.
Inspection of various stations, colonies, bridges, level crossing gates and ongoing works was held. During General Manager Singh’s annual inspection, the complete railway infrastructure in this section was inspected thoroughly and improvements required for the betterment of the quality of service being provided to the public was assessed.
Inspection was carried out at different stations including Palasa, Sompeta, Brahmapur, Rambha, Chilka, Kalupadaghat and Balugaon wherein a number of developmental works were reviewed. Tracks, different bridges, curve, level crossing gates were thoroughly inspected to give priority on safety of trains and passengers and also smooth running of trains including traffic facilities. Railway colonies were also inspected and welfare measures were reviewed.
The GM also reviewed the cleanliness of railway premises including platforms, catering, waiting hall, dormitories, retiring rooms and VIP lounges and advised officials to take necessary action to provide amenities as per requirements.
Singh also met the people at different stations and received grievances and suggestions for better developmental activities and facilities, amenities and assured them to provide the required amenities as per the feasibility and requirement.
The ECor GM was accompanied by his team comprising senior officers from the Headquarters and Khurda Road Division including Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Debaraj Panda.