VISAKHAPATNAM:
East Coast Railway
general manager
Vidya Bhushan
inspected the
railway sections
and tracks in north
Andhra Pradesh, and commissioned various projects on Wednesday
He inaugurated the commission of tree plantation at Naupada Junction, Children’s Park at NWP Colony.
Some of the projects that were commissioned by him were, Railway Institute at Srikakulam, new foot over bridge at Pondur and Cheepurupalli, new lift on platform number two at Vizianagaram, solar power plant at platform number 1, live water testing for passengers and carriage and wagon depot office at Marripalem in Visakhapatnam.
Vidya Bhushan said that its an annual inspection and selected the railway sections between Khurda Road and Palasa of Visakhapatnam based Waltair division.
Accompanied by Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, Divisional Railway Manager, Bhushan enquired about the progress of infrastructure, amenities, safety aspects and improvements required for the betterment of the quality of service being provided to the public.
The inspections were carried out at Naupada, Srikakulam Road, Ponduru, Chipurupalli, Vizianagaram, Marripalem and at Visakhapatnam railway stations.
General manager reviewed the cleanliness of railway premises including platforms, catering, waiting hall, dormitories, retiring rooms and VIP lounges and advised officials to constantly monitor and take necessary action to provide amenities as per requirements.
V Kamalakara Rao, Senior Correspondent, The Times of India, based...
Read MoreV Kamalakara Rao, Senior Correspondent, The Times of India, based in Visakhapatnam, covers mainly civic bodies including Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), transport including Indian Railways, Airports and Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, power sector including Eastern Power Distribution Company of AP Limited. He is a nature lover and likes to spend time amidst nature.
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