Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal has felicitated three railway employees for their alertness and timely reporting of potential safety risks during July and August 2026, enabling authorities to take preventive measures to ensure safe train operations.
The employees honoured were Sarada Prasad Sahoo, Track Maintainer-IV at Badabandha under SSE/P.Way/Gorakhnath in Khurda Road Division; Trinath Selma, Track Maintainer-IV at Kantabanji in Sambalpur Division; and Subham Sa, Track Maintainer-IV under SSE/P.Way/Mahasamund, also in Sambalpur Division.
The employees demonstrated exceptional presence of mind while performing their duties and promptly brought safety-related concerns to the notice of the concerned railway officials. Their timely communication facilitated appropriate intervention and corrective measures, helping avert potential operational risks.
Funkwal appreciated their vigilance, dedication and commitment to duty, emphasising the crucial role of frontline railway personnel in maintaining operational safety. He urged employees to remain alert, report unusual observations promptly and coordinate effectively with the concerned authorities.
East Coast Railway has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the safety culture across its network, stressing that individual responsibility, collective effort and timely action are essential for safe and reliable train operations.
