Shri Sandeep Mathur, General Manager, South Central Railway conducted a detailed review meeting on the monsoon preparedness and safety measures being undertaken across the zone in view of monsoon rains today i.e., 02nd July, 2025 at Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad along with Shri Neeraj Agrawal, Additional General Manager, SCR and Principal Heads of Departments. Divisional Railway Managers (DRMs) / Addl. Divisional Railway Managers and Divisional Engineers (ADRMs) of the six divisions viz., Vijayawada, Guntakal, Guntur, Secunderabad, Hyderabad and Nanded Divisions also participated in the meeting through Video conference.
During the review meeting, Shri Sandeep Mathur, General Manager laid primary focus on safety measures undertaken at identified vulnerable sections such as bridges, tunnels etc. He reviewed the availability of emergency equipment and reserve stocks of necessary materials like sand, boulders and pipes in case of any eventuality. He instructed the officials to conduct regular inspection and ensure round-the-clock monitoring at vulnerable sections and bridges. He instructed that repair works, if any, should be completed immediately.
The General Manager reviewed the safety measures undertaken at vulnerable Road Under Bridges which are prone to water logging. He took stock of the precautions taken like provision of lifting barrier, drainage works, warning baord provision, water pumping arrangements, 24x7 watchman availability etc. He advised the officials and staff to strictly adhere to safe working practices, proper maintenance of registers pertaining to train operations and undertake all necessary monsoon precautions.
The General Manager stated that all supervisors should constantly monitor the field level activity and any issue should be attended instantly and rectified at the earliest. He also advised the officials to regularly sensitize the safety category staff through group meetings and individual counseling sessions etc.
