Rayagada: General Manager of East Coast Railway (ECoR) Parmeshwar Funkwal conducted a comprehensive safety inspection of Rayagada-Vizianagaram section on Monday.
The inspection focused on the safety standards, amenities, and infrastructure improvements at Rayagada station. Funkwal along with Divisional Railway Managers (DRMs) of Waltair, Manoj Kumar Sahoo, and Rayagada, Amitabh Singhal, principal heads of departments and senior officers from both zonal headquarters and the division visited the Railway Colony in Rayagada.
They interacted with the residents to know their needs and evaluate available amenities. They also reviewed the newly developed park in the colony and appreciated the efforts of the Civil Engineering, Electrical, and Environment & Health Management departments for maintaining the colony.
The inspection continued with an in-depth evaluation of various critical facilities, including circulating areas, retiring rooms, crew lobby, RRI cabin, relay room, waiting halls, food courts, booking and parcel offices, Running Room, Traction Depot, Accident Relief Trains & Medical Equipment Vans, Carriage Depot, Traction Substation, and overall improvements at Rayagada station.
Funkwal interacted with the staff to assess their competency, maintenance practices, and concerns, ensuring that safety protocols were being followed and exploring opportunities to enhance passenger amenities and infrastructure.
During the inspection, the general manager inaugurated the Emergency Medical Room to ensure round-the-clock availability of paramedics and a doctor, provide emergency treatment for all passengers. He also inaugurated the temporary Divisional Railway Manager’s Office for Rayagada Division and reviewed the station developmental activities with the officials.
