Bhubaneswar: Hari Shankar Verma, Director General (Safety), Railway Board, concluded a three-day safety inspection of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) from July 13 to July 15, 2025.
The visit aimed to assess the implementation of safety initiatives, infrastructure readiness, and staff preparedness across critical sections of the zone.
According to a release issued by the East Coast Railway, Verma conducted detailed inspections of the Khurda Road–Puri section and travelled aboard the Bhubaneswar–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express to assess on-ground safety parameters. A high-level safety review meeting was convened at the ECoR Headquarters in Bhubaneswar, chaired by General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal and attended by senior officials.
In addition, Verma held detailed discussions with officers of the Khurda Road Division, including Divisional Railway Manager H. S. Bajwa. The deliberations focused on key divisional safety metrics, staff training, and welfare.
At Bhadrak, he inspected the Accident Relief Train, station premises, and crew amenities. The visit also covered inspections of level crossing gates and joint assessments conducted by inter-departmental teams to evaluate operational safety under various conditions.
The Director General’s visit underscores Indian Railways’ unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety for both passengers and railway personnel. His observations and guidance during the inspection are expected to strengthen safety measures further and enhance operational discipline across the East Coast Railway.
