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The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
SCR GM for CCTVs at manned non-interlocked level crossings
South Central Railway (SCR) general manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava on Monday (July 21, 2025) instructed the divisional officers to take necessary steps to fix CCTV cameras at all the manned non-interlocked level crossings gates for enhanced safety of trains and road traffic. Emphasising the safety of train operations during the weekly review meeting at the Rail Nilayam here, he instructed them to intensify track patrolling focusing on newly constructed RUBs (road under bridges) and other vulnerable areas to watch for water stagnation/water bodies along the track side which may lead to soil erosion due to heavy rains. Security checks to protect the assets related to track and signalling from miscreant activities in tampering the signals should be carried out to ensure safe movement of the trains avoiding shortcuts methods. More surveillance is necessary on empty rakes at all the stabling yards to avoid fire incidents through vandalism. Safety drives should also cover crew lobbies and a meticulous action plan should focus on providing proper rest to the on-duty crew at proper time and interval, he added. The CM also presented the 'Employee of the month' safety awards to four employees, including two from Vijayawada division and one each from Secunderabad and Nanded. The employees belong to various categories like points woman, travelling ticket inspector and train manager. Trains rescheduled Following trains have been rescheduled between July 25 to 27 due to bypass line works in Balharshah-Kazipet section of Secunderabad division: Train No.12724 New Delhi-Hyderabad Deccan Express will be regulated en route for 1.15 hours on July 24; Train No.20805 Visakhapatnam=-New Delhi Express will be regulated for 45 minutes enroute on July 26. Train No.12761 Tirupati-Karimnagar express has been rescheduled by 2.30 hours from Tirupati on July 26, Train Nos. 17011, 17012, 17233, 17234, 17012, 17033 and 17034 – from Hyderabad/Secunderbad to Sirpur Kagaznagar, Bhadrachalam Road to Balharshah, etc., will be short terminated at Kazipet, said a press release.
United News of India
6 days ago
- General
- United News of India
SCR GM reviews progress of work at Railway Manufacturing Unit, Kazipet
States » South Hyderabad, July 17 (UNI) South Central Railway (SCR) General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, conducted a detailed inspection of the on-going construction works at the upcoming Railway Manufacturing Unit, Kazipet of Secunderabad Division, today. He was accompanied by Bhartesh Kumar Jain, Divisional Railway Manager, Secunderabad Division and other senior officials throughout the inspection. The concerned officials presented a comprehensive report on the progress and status of the project. The General Manager advised the division to further expedite the works so as to complete the project at the earliest. The General Manager also inspected the safety aspects at the construction site and informed the supervisors and officials to ensure all safety guidelines and procedures without fail. He also interacted with media personnel at the site and briefed them on the developmental plans being undertaken by SCR. Earlier, Srivastava carried out a rear window inspection from Secunderabad to Kazipet section, wherein he inspected the safety aspects of tracks and signaling systems. Further, he conducted detailed inspection of Yadadri & Jangaon Railway stations and reviewed the progress of redevelopment works undertaken at the stations as part of Amrit Bharat Station scheme. Later, the General Manager inspected the Kakatiya running room at Kazipet and interacted with the loco pilots about the facilities provided. He planted saplings towards the protection of the environment. The General Manager conducted a detailed inspection of Kazipet Railway station, wherein he reviewed the passenger amenities and inspected the circulating area. He also inspected the crew lobby and relay room at Kazipet. Warangal West MLA Naini Rajender Reddy met the General Manager at Kazipet and submitted representation regarding Rail developmental plans pertaining to his region. During the course of the inspection, the General Manager also received representations from various other public representatives. UNI KNR SSP
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Plea for direct train from Hyderabad to Jodhpur
Members of various associations representing Rajasthanis met South Central Railway (SCR) general manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava at Rail Nilayam in Secunderabad on Wednesday (July 17, 2025), and requested him to introduce a direct train from Hyderabad to Jodhpur. A direct train service will be beneficial for a large number of people from Rajasthan, who have settled here for jobs, business and educational purposes. It will offer an economical, convenient and safe travel option to Rajasthanis to visit their respective hometowns, said the representation made to the GM. Mr. Srivastava assured the members that the representation will be referred to the Railway Board on priority, and hoped for an optimistic response at the earliest. Representatives of Hyderabad Kirana Merchants' Association; Maheshwari Samaj Hyderabad – Secunderabad; Kumavath Samaj Telangana; Telangana - Andhra Pradesh Maheshwari Sabha; Akhil Bharatvarshiya Maheshwari Mahasabha and Hyderabad - Secunderabad (Zilla) Maheshwari Sabha, were present, said a press release.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- New Indian Express
Vijayawada Railway Division showcases upgraded in-coach CCTV tech to boost passenger safety
VIJAYAWADA: As part of Indian Railways' national CCTV Surveillance Initiative, South Central Railway's (SCR) Vijayawada Division on Wednesday conducted a media tour at the Vijayawada Coaching Depot to demonstrate its upgraded in-coach CCTV surveillance technology. The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Vijayawada Division, Narendra A Patil, said the initiative represents a major step forward in enhancing passenger safety and modernising the railway network. 'We're not just installing cameras, we're building trust. For our passengers, this means travelling with greater confidence. For our railway staff, it means better monitoring of onboard services. And for all of us, it means we're modernising Indian Railways for the 21st century. We're demonstrating that safety and privacy can go hand in hand, with cameras placed only in common movement areas and not in private compartments,' he said. Each coach features six high-definition dome cameras—two at each entrance and two inside the coach pathways—equipped with low-light capability and certified for use in high-speed trains. Locomotives will have six cameras and two desk-mounted microphones to offer complete situational awareness for loco pilots and crew. Additional key officials present at the event included Additional Divisional Railway Manager (Infrastructure) PE Edwin, Senior Divisional Mechanical Engineer Sanjay Angothu, and Divisional Mechanical Engineer (Diesel Loco Shed) G Uday Bhaskar. The event also reflected the vision of Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, who aims to equip 74,000 passenger coaches and 15,000 locomotives with high-definition CCTV cameras, ushering in a new era of digital safety and modernisation for the Indian Railways network.
The Hindu
15-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
SCR awaits A.P's share to resume Kovvur–Bhadrachalam rail project
Authorities of the South Central Railway (SCR) are awaiting the release of the Andhra Pradesh State government's cost share to expedite the Kovvur-Bhadrachalam railway line project in the State. Originally estimated at ₹1,445 crore, the project cost has increased to over ₹2,100 crore owing to the delays in execution. The project was proposed on a 50:50 cost share basis between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The State of Telangana has already released its full share and completed and commissioned the 56-kilometer-long railway line from Bhadrachalam to Sathupalli. Work in Andhra Pradesh is stalled. At a meeting in Hyderabad on July 15, SCR general manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava told Rajamahendravaram MP D. Purandeswari, 'We are waiting for the release of the cost share by the Andhra Pradesh State government to proceed with the Kovvur-Bhadrachalam railway line project. The Telangana State had already released its due share'. The project is targeted to be completed and commissioned by April 2030. Tenders for modernisation Responding to an appeal by Ms. Purandeswari to speed up the ₹271 crore modernisation of the Rajahmundry railway station ahead of the Godavari Pushkarams-2027, Mr. Sanjay Kumar assured that tenders would be invited within a week. Ms. Purandeswari alleged that the tenders had not been invited, despite funds being released six months ago. Kovvur station She also raised the issue of reduced train halts at the Kovvur railway station. She said: 'As many as 18 trains, including those destined to Chennai and Tirupati via Kovvur, used to halt at Kovvur railway station. However, post-covid, only eight trains halt there. The major trains which no longer make stops at Kovvur include the Tirumala, Seshadri and Sarkar Express trains.' She urged the SCR to reconsider train halts at Kovvur. Mr. Sanjay Kumar was further urged to resume local train operations from Rajahmundry to Bhimavaram, Tanuku and Narsapuram which were suspended during COVID-19. In regards to the electrification of the Nidadavole railway line, Ms. Purandeswari said that ₹6 crore is still required to connect the line to the main power supply to complete the ₹150 crore line electrification project.
