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SCR BZA PR No.160                                                                                                    Date: 28th October 2025

 

SCR General Manager Presents “Employee of the Month – Safety Awards” to Vijayawada Division Staff

 

Shri Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager, South Central Railway presented the “Employee of the Month – Safety Awards” to three staff members of Vijayawada Division during the Safety Review Meeting held today at Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad. The meeting also reviewed the safety preparedness measures in view of the impending Cyclone “Montha.”

The awardees were recognized for their exemplary alertness and prompt actions that ensured the safety of train operations:

 

Shri K. Narsimha Rao, Loco Pilot (Goods), Rajahmundry for exercising alertness while working a goods train and detecting abnormal track sound near Nuzvid during fog conditions, immediately coordinating with P.Way staff and ensuring train safety by proceeding cautiously at walking speed.

 

Shri Pedagadi Srinivas Rao, Station Master, Telaprolu for his quick response in detecting smoke from a coach of Konark Express and alerting the nearby station and level crossing gate staff, which enabled immediate stoppage of the train and timely action to avert a possible fire hazard.

 

Shri P. Madhava Rao, Track Maintainer-II, Kavali for promptly noticing the parting of a goods train while on gate duty and taking swift action to inform station staff and protect the train, preventing any potential mishap.

 

While presenting the awards, the General Manager appreciated the employees for their vigilance, presence of mind, and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety in train operations. He stated that such acts of alertness set an example for all and contribute significantly to ensuring the safety of passengers and railway assets.

 

Shri Srivastava emphasized that the “Employee of the Month – Safety Award” is a recognition of dedication, responsibility, and teamwork, and it serves as a motivation for all employees to remain proactive and safety-conscious in every aspect of their duties.

 

Earlier, the General Manager conducted a comprehensive review of safety and preparedness measures to tackle the “Montha” cyclonic storm, with participation from Principal Heads of Departments and Divisional Railway Managers through video conference.

 

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Ms. Nusrat M Mandrupkar

Public Relations Officer

Vijayawada Division

South Central Railway

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