Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, General Manager of N. F. Railway, engaged in an interactive session with frontline safety staff and officials at the N. F. Railway Headquarters in Maligaon on June 27, 2024, with the primary objective of ensuring safer train operations and providing a reliable travel experience for passengers. The General Manager was accompanied by Principal Heads of all the railway departments, as well as Divisional Railway Managers of the five divisions of N. F. Railway, who participated in the discussion via video conferencing.
The General Manager emphasized the importance of safety as a top priority, stressing that it was essential to emphasize the safety front. He advised the divisions to focus on better coordination with frontline staff, as well as providing them with better motivation, proper counselling, relevant training, and importance to their mental and physical health. According to Shrivastava, it is crucial to create a safer railway system where every effort is made to ensure the well-being and safety of both staff and passengers.
The General Manager also emphasized the importance of better coordination within the various railway departments, giving directions to adhere to all safety norms and ensure safety in train operations with top priority. He further emphasized the need to resolve issues concerning the safe operations of train movements and passenger amenities on a priority basis. Shrivastava’s message was clear – safety must be at the forefront of all railway operations, and every effort must be made to ensure a safe and reliable travel experience for passengers.
Chetan Kumar Shrivastava (Via Chetan Kumar Shrivastava/Twitter)
Throughout the interaction, the General Manager prioritized his message, ensuring that every staff member understood the importance of safety in railway operations. He left no stone unturned in emphasizing the need for better coordination, motivation, and care for the frontline staff, recognizing that they are the backbone of the railway system. Shrivastava’s passion and dedication to ensuring a safer railway system were palpable, and his message resonated with all present at the interaction.
In essence, the General Manager’s vision is to create a safer railway system where safety is the prime concern, and every effort is made to ensure the well-being and safety of both staff and passengers. The session aimed to address all safety measures and issues related to safe train operations, with the need for action being deliberated upon. The General Manager’s message is clear – safety must be the top priority in railway operations, and all efforts must be made to ensure a safe and reliable travel experience for passengers.
