GM, SOUTH COAST RAILWAY INSPECTS VISAKHAPATNAM–ICHCHAPURAM SECTION
In his first inspection after taking charge, General Manager, South Coast Railway, Shri Sandeep Mathur, conducted a detailed inspection of the Visakhapatnam–Ichchapuram section today. He reviewed infrastructure projects, passenger amenities, safety measures, and operational efficiency across the section.The inspection began at Simhachalam Railway Station, where Shri Sandeep Mathur reviewed the progress of works under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. He examined various development projects aimed at improving passenger facilities and station infrastructure.During the inspection, the General Manager also visited Kottavalasa, Srikakulam Road, Naupada, Palasa, and Ichchapuram Railway Stations. He reviewed the ongoing Amrit Bharat Station Scheme works, focusing on station redevelopment, passenger amenities, safety measures, and operational improvements. GM gave emphasis on the circulating area, Foot Over Bridges (FOBs), waiting halls, and other passenger facilities. He also interacted with officials and reviewed the progress of various development projects. GM stressed the importance of maintaining quality standards and completing projects within the scheduled timeframe.General Manager further carried out a window trailing inspection from Ichchapuram to Visakhapatnam, during which he examined railway tracks, signalling systems, bridges, curves, Road Over Bridges (ROBs), station yards, and other railway assets, with special focus on safety and efficient train operations.During the visit, representatives of public associations and members of the media met the General Manager and submitted representations on various railway-related issues and development requirements. Shri Sandeep Mathur patiently heard their concerns and suggestions and assured them that the matters would be examined and addressed as per rules and operational feasibility.General Manager was accompanied by Principal Chief Engineer Shri BSK Rajkumar;, Principal Chief Signal & Telecom Engineer Shri OB Suresh Kumar, Principal Chief Operations Manager Shri Vineet Kumar; Chief Administrative Officer Shri Ankush Gupta, South Coast Railway and Divisional Railway Manager, Visakhapatnam Division, Shri Lalit Bohra.