DRM reviews operational status of Jammu-Katra rail section
Jammu, Nov 1: Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Jammu, Vivek Kumar Saturday reviewed the operational status of the Jammu-Katra rail section and evaluated critical infrastructure for future development projects.
Assessment was made while conducting a thorough safety inspection of the Jammu-Katra rail section.
Additional Divisional Manager, Akshay Kumar Marantu; Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM), Uchit Singhal; Senior Divisional Operations Manager, Arish Bansal and other senior divisional officials accompanied DRM during the inspection.
During the assessment, the Divisional Railway Manager thoroughly inspected the railway tracks, signaling systems, tunnels, bridges, and other infrastructure along the approximately 80-kilometer Jammu-Katra rail section.
He critically reviewed the passenger facilities and other operations at the stations along this section, including Bajalta, Sangar, Manwal and Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan. Along with this, safety standards, such as the condition of platforms, structural safety of flyovers and advanced safety systems were also thoroughly assessed.
Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM) Jammu Railway Division, Uchit Singhal stated that during the inspection, tunnels and bridges on the rail section were reviewed to ensure their structural stability and the condition of the railway tracks was also assessed.
“Signalling and telecommunications play a vital role in train operations. As a result, a detailed inspection of the functioning of signalling interlocking systems and telecommunications equipment was carried out for safe train operations,” Singhal said.
Vivek Kumar, the Divisional Railway Manager, Jammu, after the safety inspection of the Jammu-Katra rail section, said, “Passenger safety is our top priority. This comprehensive inspection drive is part of our regular process to ensure the strength and reliability of our infrastructure.”
“This comprehensive inspection has been conducted to ensure the safe and reliable operation of rail services during the upcoming harsh weather conditions,” he stated.
