DRM PRESENTS SAFETY AWARDS TO SIX RAILWAY EMPLOYEES FOR EXEMPLARY ALERTNESS AND SAFETY CONSCIOUSNESS

Visakhapatnam Indian News Times:2 November 2026: Shri Lalit Bohra, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Visakhapatnam Division, presented the Divisional Railway Manager’s Safety Awards for the period June to August 2026 to six railway employees in recognition of their exceptional alertness, presence of mind and exemplary devotion to duty in ensuring safe train operations.

The awards were presented at the Divisional Office, Visakhapatnam, in the presence of ADRMs, Sr. DOM, Sr. DSC and Sr.DEE(OP).

The awardees were recognised for their timely detection and reporting of critical safety-related defects during train operations, which helped avert potential accidents and ensured the safe movement of trains.

The awardees and their commendable contributions are as follows:

1Shri B.K. Pavan Kumar, Sr. GTMR/SCMN – Detected a missing coil spring in a wagon during rolling examination of a goods train and immediately alerted the concerned officials.

2.Shri Nooka Uma Maheswara Rao, Sr. TMR/SCMN – Noticed tilted wagon adaptors while exchanging signals with an adjacent train and promptly communicated the safety concern.

3Shri T. Vijaya Kumar, LP/G/MGPV – Detected a broken PU cap and helical spring in a wagon during train inspection and alerted the concerned control officials.

4 Shri Battula Koteswara Rao, Sr. GTMR/SCMN – Identified a severely tilted axle adaptor in a wagon on an adjacent line and promptly informed officials, facilitating timely rectification by C&W staff.

5. Shri V.K. Singh, GTMR/SCMN – Detected oil leakage from wagons and a non-functional hand brake in the rear brake van, enabling timely remedial action.

6. Shri Varahala Babu Donka, LP/G/MGPV – Detected shifted trolley side bearers in a wagon during train takeover and immediately alerted the concerned officials for necessary action.

Shri Lalit Bohra appreciated the awardees for their vigilance, dedication and commitment to railway safety. He emphasised that alertness at every level, timely identification of defects and prompt communication are essential for preventing untoward incidents and ensuring safe train operations.

The initiative reflects Visakhapatnam Division’s continued commitment to strengthening its safety culture and encouraging railway employees who demonstrate exemplary safety consciousness in the discharge of their duties.