Shri N. Ramesh, Principal Chief Commercial Manager, SCR reviews Good sheds Development & progress of Amrit Bharat Station works over Vijayawada Division

Shri Ramesh N, Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM), South Central Railway (SCR) conducted detailed review meeting on Commercial Performance, progress of works on Good sheds development and Amrit Bharat Stations over Vijayawada Division today i.e., 24th  July, 2025 at Divisional Conference Hall, Vijayawada. Shri Narendra A. Patil, Divisional Railway Manager, Vijayawada Division, Shri. K Sambasiva Rao, Chief Commercial Manager, Freight Services and Shri D. Satyanarayana, Chief Commercial Manager, Passenger Services took part in the review meeting at Vijayawada.  

At the outset, Shri Rambabu Vavilapalli, Sr.DCM welcomed PCCM, HOD’s and Branch officers for the review meeting. Shri Narendra A Patil, Divisional Railway Manager, Vijayawada Division, SCR detailed comprehensively Shri Ramesh N, PCCM, SCR regarding the status of progress of 15 Good Sheds identified for development across Vijayawada Division through power point presentation. DRM highlighted that works of five of the 15 goods sheds are being targeted for completion by this December-2025 and remarked that these modernization programme shall enhance cargo handling efficiency and boost freight revenue.  Shri Narendra A Patil also briefed PCCM regarding the identified Amrit Bharat stations being targeted for commissioning in this FY, which are under final phases of execution.

Shri Ramesh, N, PCCM, SCR appreciated the progress made by the Division with regard to Good sheds & Stations Redevelopment. PCCM stressed on expediting approach road works, CCTV installations, Cover over platform works and Labour facilities at Good sheds. PCCM insisted on strict adherence to all the safety protocols, environmental guidelines during the execution of works. PCCM, SCR instructed the Branch officers to expedite the Amrit Bharat station works, while ensuring the provision of world class amenities, all the essential, desirable and recommended passenger amenities to match the aspirations of travelling public. PCCM reviewed the freight performance, rake trends and advised the staff to analyse & tap the local market demand to boost the freight revenue. 

In the aftermath, Shri Ramesh, N, PCCM also reviewed the ticket checking performance and interacted with the Squad & Amenities TTE’s and enquired regarding the issues in daily working. He instructed the staff to promptly respond on Rail Madad complaints and tend to the needs of the passengers on top priority. He exhorted the staff to perform to their best of their abilities and bring laurels to the organisation. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri Rambabu Vavilapalli, Sr.DCM.

Shri P. E. Edwin, ADRM Infrastructure, Shri Srinivasa Rao, Konda, ADRM, Operations, Branch officers and ticket checking staff took part in the review meeting.

SCR BZA PR No.74

Date: 24th July 2025