Amrit Samvaad Conducted at Eluru Railway Station

Vijayawada Division of South Central Railway today organised Amrit Samvaad at Eluru Railway Station on 21st October 2025. The programme was held as part of the citizen engagement initiative under the Special Campaign 5.0 to foster open interaction between passengers and railway authorities.

Shri P E Edwin, Additional Divisional Railway Manager (Infrastructure), Vijayawada Division, South Central Railway, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The session witnessed active participation from passengers, members of auto union, who raised a variety of queries and suggestions relating to train services and station amenities. Prominent feedback included requests for additional coaches, stoppage of train on platform no.1, provision of toilets at other platforms, operating special trains from Kakinada via Eluru, etc.

Addressing the gathering, Shri P E Edwin, ADRM stated, “Amrit Samvaad is a platform that truly connects Railways with the people it serves. It embodies the spirit of citizen partnership envisioned in the Panch Pran of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. The suggestions received today reflect passengers’ commitment towards improving rail services, and every feedback will be carefully examined for implementation. Our goal is to make stations like Eluru inclusive, efficient, and reflective of the aspirations of a modern India.”

He also highlighted that Amrit Samvaad is inspired by the traditional Chaupal concept, bringing together citizens and officials for open discussion and collaborative development. A film on the Amrit Stations and Amrit Samvaad was also showcased to create awareness. 

The interaction focused on enhancing passenger experience, promoting inclusivity, and aligning station redevelopment with sustainability and accessibility goals. Later cloth bags were distributed to the passengers. 

Shri T Suresh Babu, Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (Maintenance); Ms. Nusrat M Mandrupkar, Public Relations Officer; Shri J Phani Kumar, Asst. Material Manager and Shri T Sainadh, Asst. Divisional Engineer, Eluru of Vijayawada Division, SCR attended the event. Shri Ravi Agarwal, ZRUCC Member; Shri N Kiran Kumar and Shri J Narayana Rao, Station Consultative Committee Members were also present during the event.

SCR BZA PR No.139
Date: 21st Oct 2025