To strengthen operation of trains across the country, Indian Railways is making massive efforts in developing basic infrastructure which include development of east and west corridor along with setting up of third and fourth line, said Chairman of Railway Board Ashok Kumar Mittal.
Besides, enhancing the operation capacity of trains in railway, setting up of these lines will improve the frequency of passenger and goods trains and open opportunity for introduction of new trains, added Mittal.
As per information received, the chairman arrived here in Bilaspur on Saturday to review the progress of developmental works ongoing in South East Central Railway (SECR). A meeting chaired by Mittal in the zone was attended by SECR’s General Manager Satyendra Kumar, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) from Raipur, Nagpur and Bilaspur and senior railway officials.
Along with transportation of freight, SECR play crucial role in providing transportation facility to large count of passengers across the country, pointed Mittal, elaborating that hygiene in train, security and safety of passenger are on priority list of the railway.
Meanwhile, the Chairman also dedicated newly constructed water tank with capacity of 1 lakh liter in Nagpur division through video conferencing.
Moreover, the officer also took stock of developmental works, moves taken by the division for ensuring safety to passengers and challenges being faced by railway personnel.