National Recognition for Visakhapatnam Division: ELS and DLS Secure Second Prize at All India Level
The Electric Loco Shed (ELS) and Diesel Loco Shed (DLS), Visakhapatnam, under VISAKHAPATNAM Division of South Coast Railway, have earned national recognition by securing Second Prize in the categories of “All India Best Loco Shed Homing Electric Coaching Locomotives” and “Best Diesel Shed Homing Electric Locomotives”, respectively.
The awards were conferred for outstanding performance in achieving high locomotive availability, reducing failures, and ensuring efficient maintenance with optimum manpower utilization. The awards were presented by the Member Traction Rolling Stock (MTRS), Railway Board, during the 43rd MSG (Loco) Meeting held at CLW/Chittaranjan on 20 June 2026.
On 24 June 2026, Shri Lalit Bohra, DRM/VSKP, congratulated Shri B. Shanmukha Rao, Sr. DEE/TRS/VSKP, Shri Shubham Saini, DEE/TRS/VSKP, Shri Manoj Kumar Sahu, Sr.DME/DLS, Sri V. Srinivas, ADEE/DLS, Sri Sasidhar ADME/DLS and the officers, supervisors, and staff of ELS and DLS for this notable achievement. He appreciated their dedication and teamwork, which have brought pride and recognition to Visakhapatnam Division at the national level.