SWR General Manager inspects Subrahmanya Road Station
South Western Railway's General Manager Mukul Saran Mathur, on Monday, inspected Subrahmanya Road Railway Station, which is undergoing redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, at Nettana in Dakshina Kannada district.
During the inspection, Mr. Mathur reviewed the progress of the ongoing station redevelopment works and emphasised the importance of maintaining high-quality standards while ensuring the timely completion of all works.
The General Manager also took stock of the electrification works under way in the section. He inspected key infrastructure components, including curves, bridges and track parameters, to assess and ensure operational safety and efficiency. A special focus was laid on the tunnel works in the Subrahmanya Road-Sakleshpur ghat section, which are crucial for smooth and safe train operations in this monsoon season.
Mr. Mathur was accompanied by Mysuru Divisional Railway Manager Mudit Mittal, Chief Project Manager of Gati Shakti, Anand Bharati, and other Senior Branch officials from Mysuru Division.
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