Anil Kumar Lahoti, General Manager, Central Railway gave away the “General Manager’s Safety Award” to 10 Central Railway staff i.e. 2 from Mumbai Division, 3 from Bhusaval Division, 2 from Nagpur Division, 2 from Pune Division and one from Solapur Division.
The awards were given in appreciation of their alertness during duty, their contribution in averting untoward incidents and ensuring safety in train operations during the month of June 2022, in a function held at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai on 4.7.2022. The award consists of a Medal, commendation certificate, a citation of exemplary safety work and a cash award of Rs. 2000.
Mumbai Division:
Chandan Thakur, Constable, RPF Dadar has saved a man who was trying to catch running train no.17057 express at Dadar Railway Station. He has done excellent work by saving the life of that passenger.
Baban Kashinath Kadu, Technician-II, Igatpuri during the Rolling in the examination of the Goods train saw that there was no yoke pin supporting the plate of a CBC BOXN wagon. He immediately informed all concerned thus averting a possible mishap.
Pune Division:
Subodh Kumar Jha Deputy Station Manager, Shelarwadi and Karunakaran, Gateman, Shelarwadi while on duty saw fire in a wheel of the fourth coach passing Intercity Express and stopped the train showing a danger signal.
Karunakaran, Gateman, Litesh Kumar Deshmukh, Assistant Loco Pilot, Nagpur of Nagpur division, while on duty noticed smoke in the third rear coach of train no. 01371 special passing on another line. He informed the station Manager of Timtala Station about the incident. His alertness averted a possible mishap.
Arvind Kumar, Track Maintainer-I, Dahegaon of Nagpur Division, during his duty between Wardha and Dahegaon noticed a rail fracture. He immediately showed danger hand signal and stopped a goods train. Due to his timely action, a major possible accident was averted.
Solapur Division:
Shri Hari Bhau, Technician, Daund, Solapur Division, while inspecting a Goods train at Daund Yard, saw a break in one wheel of the leading trolley of a wagon. He immediately removed the wagon from service. Due to his alertness averted a possible mishap.
Anil Kumar Lahoti, while addressing the occasion said that the awardees have done a commendable job and such 24X7 alertness shown by the railway staff for safer working will motivate others and sincerely work towards the safety of passengers.
