HomeUncategorizedVizagvision Visakhapatnam:GM SCoR REVIEWS SAFETY PREPAREDNESS WITH FOCUS ON MAINTENANCE PRACTICES, MONSOON READINESS &LEVEL CROSSING SAFETY*General Manager, South Coast Railway, Shri Sandeep Mathur, chaired a comprehensive Safety Review Meeting with Principal Heads of Departments and Divisional Railway Managers of all four Divisions of South Coast Railway, focusing on strengthening safety systems through improved maintenance practices, enhanced preparedness for monsoon conditions and effective management of Level Crossing (LC) Gates.The meeting reviewed safety from a preventive and asset-management perspective and ensuring timely corrective action rather than responding only after incidents occur. GM Shri Sandeep Mathur directed all departments and Divisions to maintain continuous vigilance and ensure that safety protocols are translated into effective field-level practices.Officials were advised to closely monitor the condition of tracks, signalling and telecommunications equipment, electrical installations, bridges, yards, points and crossings, drainage systems and other critical infrastructure. He called for regular inspections, systematic preventive maintenance and prompt rectification of deficiencies. Field staff were advised to remain alert to early signs of deterioration and ensure that maintenance activities are carried out strictly as per prescribed standards and schedules. Reviewing the preparedness for continuing monsoon conditions, GM instructed officials to maintain close watch over vulnerable locations, waterlogging-prone areas, drainage arrangements, cuttings, bridges, yards and other critical railway assets. Adequate drainage and water evacuation arrangements were emphasized to prevent accumulation of water around tracks, RUBs and railway installations The meeting concluded with directions to all concerned departments and Divisions to strengthen monitoring mechanisms, improve maintenance standards and ensure effective implementation of safety measures, particularly during the monsoon season.
Vizagvision Visakhapatnam:GM SCoR REVIEWS SAFETY PREPAREDNESS WITH FOCUS ON MAINTENANCE PRACTICES, MONSOON READINESS &LEVEL CROSSING SAFETY*General Manager, South Coast Railway, Shri Sandeep Mathur, chaired a comprehensive Safety Review Meeting with Principal Heads of Departments and Divisional Railway Managers of all four Divisions of South Coast Railway, focusing on strengthening safety systems through improved maintenance practices, enhanced preparedness for monsoon conditions and effective management of Level Crossing (LC) Gates.The meeting reviewed safety from a preventive and asset-management perspective and ensuring timely corrective action rather than responding only after incidents occur. GM Shri Sandeep Mathur directed all departments and Divisions to maintain continuous vigilance and ensure that safety protocols are translated into effective field-level practices.Officials were advised to closely monitor the condition of tracks, signalling and telecommunications equipment, electrical installations, bridges, yards, points and crossings, drainage systems and other critical infrastructure. He called for regular inspections, systematic preventive maintenance and prompt rectification of deficiencies. Field staff were advised to remain alert to early signs of deterioration and ensure that maintenance activities are carried out strictly as per prescribed standards and schedules. Reviewing the preparedness for continuing monsoon conditions, GM instructed officials to maintain close watch over vulnerable locations, waterlogging-prone areas, drainage arrangements, cuttings, bridges, yards and other critical railway assets. Adequate drainage and water evacuation arrangements were emphasized to prevent accumulation of water around tracks, RUBs and railway installations The meeting concluded with directions to all concerned departments and Divisions to strengthen monitoring mechanisms, improve maintenance standards and ensure effective implementation of safety measures, particularly during the monsoon season.
