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Hans India
24-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
DRM of Waltair inspects VSP railway siding
Visakhapatnam: In a proactive move to ensure operational excellence and review infrastructural facilities, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Lalit Bohra conducted a surprise inspection of the railway siding at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Accompanied by senior divisional operations manager Tanmay Mukhopadhyaya, senior divisional electrical engineer (General) MSN Murty and other senior officials, the DRM meticulously reviewed various critical aspects of the siding. During the inspection, special attention was given to the illumination by assessing the adequacy of lighting for safe and efficient operations, observance of all safety protocols and measures that are in place, reviewing the operational efficiency and safety at key cargo handling areas. During his inspection on Thursday night, the DRM interacted with on-site staff to gather feedback and assess their work skills, emphasising the importance of continuous improvement and adherence to best practices. On Friday, Lalit Bohra conducted an inspection of Duvvada railway station to evaluate amenities and facilities available to passengers. The inspection focused on waiting halls, railway offices, foot over bridges, water outlets and other amenities. He was accompanied by senior divisional commercial manager Saandeep, senior divisional engineer (South) Sairaj and other senior officials from various departments. Also, DRM reviewed the ongoing developmental activities at Duvvada railway station, placing special emphasis on the progress of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. He also inspected the circulating areas on both sides of the station where several new initiatives are being proposed under the scheme. Stressing the importance of timely completion, the DRM urged the stakeholders to ensure that developmental works are completed following strict timelines. Meanwhile, Zonal Railway Users' Consultative Committee member of ECoR K Eeswara Rao along with representatives from various NGOs met the DRM to discuss railway-related issues. Responding to them, the DRM assured that their concerns would be looked into and addressed.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Halt Sought for Vande Bharat at Duvvada
Visakhapatnam: Kanchumurthi Eswar, a member of the Zonal Railway Users' Consultative Committee of the East Coast Railway, along with railway activist Venkati B, submitted several key requests to the Waltair railway division aimed at improving rail services in the region. They urged for a halt of the Vande Bharat Express trains — train Nos. 20833/20834 (Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad) and 20707/20708 (Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam) — at Duvvada station. They also advocated for the introduction of Vande Bharat sleeper-class trains from Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru, routed through Tirupati and Chennai, to enhance regional connectivity. Eswar and Venkati also proposed increasing the frequency of several long-distance trains, recommending the conversion of weekly services to daily operations on routes such as Visakhapatnam–Kollam, Visakhapatnam–Shirdi, Visakhapatnam–Gandhidham, Visakhapatnam–Varanasi, and Visakhapatnam–Chennai. Additionally, they addressed the urgent need for temporary coach augmentation for train No. 22707 (Visakhapatnam–Tirupati), which currently operates with only 11 coaches. They suggested adding third AC or second AC coaches to meet increased passenger demand during peak seasons. They also requested the divisional railway manager (DRM) and other officials to visit Duvvada station to assess its infrastructure, passenger amenities, and developmental needs on the ground.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Duvvada halt for Vizag-Secunderabad Vande Bharat trains urged
Member of the Zonal Railway Users' Consultative Committee (ZRUCC) Kanchumurthi Eswar appealed to Divisional Railway Manager Lalit Bohra and Senior Divisional Commercial Manager K. Saandeep to provide a halt to Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express trains at Duvvada. The ZRUCC member, along with rail activist Venkati B., met the DRM on Thursday and drew his attention to the need for provision of a halt to train no. 20833/20834 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad and 20707/20708 Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express trains for the convenience of scores of passengers, from south and western side of Visakhapatnam city, who utilise Duvvada railway station. He also sought introduction of Sleeper-Class Vande Bharat Trains between Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru via Tirupati and Chennai for improved connectivity in view of the high demand on this route. The other demands include: converting the weekly services between Visakhapatnam and Kollam, Shirdi, Gandhidham, Varanasi and Chennai in view of the high demand and overwhelming patronage to these trains and augmentation of coaches for 22707 Visakhapatnam-Tirupati, which is presently being operated with only 11 coaches. Mr. Eswar appealed to the DRM to visit Duvvada Railway Station along with his team to assess the ground-level infrastructure, passenger amenities and overall requirements for development.
