Railway Board DG reviews safety measures over ER
The Statesman | 16 October 2025The meeting was attended by additional general manager and principal heads of departments of Eastern Railway, where various aspects of safety management, accident prevention, and operational discipline were discussed in detail.
During his visit, Mr Verma carried out in-depth inspections across key operational locations of Eastern Railway. He thoroughly inspected Howrah station, Howrah Crew Lobby, and Shalimar station, followed by a window trailing inspection from Shalimar to Panskura and back from Panskura to Howrah on Tuesday. He interacted extensively with running staff, crew members, and other frontline railway personnel of Eastern Railway to understand on-ground challenges and reinforce the importance of adherence to safety norms.
A safety seminar was also held at Howrah, where Mr Verma addressed officers and staff, emphasising the critical role of proactive measures and continuous vigilance in maintaining accident-free railway operations.
Earlier, on Monday, Mr Verma had visited South Eastern Railway and Metro Railway, where he interacted with officers at Garden Reach to review the safety performance and preparedness in those zones.
As a major step towards strengthening emergency response capabilities, Mr Verma unveiled the Disaster Management Plan for Eastern Railway, aimed at ensuring prompt, coordinated and efficient action during any unforeseen situation.
