Shri Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager, South Central Railway, conducted a Safety Review Meeting today i.e., 10^th August, 2026 at Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad. The session focused o­n evaluating the zone’s readiness in ensuring uninterrupted, safe train operations and tackling challenges during monsoons. The meeting was attended by Shri Satya Prakash, Addl. General Manager/SCR, Principal Heads of Departments, Divisional Railway Managers (DRMs) of all three divisions i.e., Secunderabad, Hyderabad and Nanded joined via video conferencing.

The General Manager reviewed the monsoon preparedness measures with special emphasis o­n quality and maintenance of tracks. He directed field staff to ensure thorough ballast checking o­n tracks to maintain stability during heavy rainfall. Particular attention was drawn to newly commissioned bridges, RUBs and Railway lines, which are more vulnerable during their first monsoon season.

The General Manager instructed that strict protocolsbe followed in all activities related to safe Train Operations, both by Railway staff and contractors/agencies who are engaged. He emphasized that immediate reporting must be ensured even for minor inconveniences, so that corrective measures can be taken promptly.

Further, the General Manager directed to provide preventive arrangements such as trenching and barricading at vulnerable locations to safeguard train operations and also advised organizing awareness programmes to educate villagers o­n the risks of cattle run-over incidents, particularly near sensitive track sections. He reiterated Zone’s commitment to proactive safety measures, ensuring reliable train operations during the monsoon season through vigilant preventive action.