GM/SER laid maximum emphasis on ensuring Safety, Security and Punctuality in train operations

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South Eastern Railway celebrates 69th railway week

Kolkata: South Eastern Railway (#SER) celebrated the 69th Railway Week-Vishisht #RailSevaPuraskar, 2024 at Kolkata on Thursday, 26 December, 2024.

Anil Kumar Mishra, General Manager, South Eastern Railway, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Soumitra Majumdar, Addl. General Manager, Surinder Pal, Senior Deputy General Manager along with all Principal Head of the Departments attended the function.

Altogether, 82 selected railway officers & staff were felicitatedin recognition of their outstanding services and devotion to duty during the year 2023-24. Total 32 Efficiency Shields were also presented to the Divisions/Units.

Photo Caption: Anil Kumar Mishra, GM/SER handing over the Overall Efficiency Shield to DRM/Adra on the occasion of 69th Railway Week Celebrations-Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar, 2024 held at Garden Reach, Kolkata on 26th December, 2024.

The Overall Efficiency Shield was awarded to #Adra Division for the best all round performance. Efficiency Shields in other categories were also awarded to different divisions, workshops and stations. #Ranchi and #Bokaro Steel City Railway stations jointly have been adjudged as the Best Kept Station.

GM/SER Anil Kumar Mishra, while addressing the gathering mentioned about #SERailway’s achievements in #Freight and #Passengers sectors. He complimented the railway employees for their sincere efforts and commendable performance in spite of different challenges.

He said, South Eastern Railway has increased the loading by 4.44% by loading 211.60 million tonnes in 2023-24 and the freight loading till the month of November in this financial year 2024-25 is 139 million tonnes, which is about 2% more than the same period in the year 2023-24.

Originating Freight Earning in the financial year 2023-24 is ₹19,326 crore which is 5.97% more than in the financial year 2022-23. Originating Freight Earning so far this year till November 2024 is ₹12,709 crore, which is about 2.6% more than the same period of the year 2023-24.

General Manager laid maximum emphasis on ensuring #Safety, #Security and #Punctuality in train operations. He mentioned to achieve the targets set by the #RailwayBoard this year, the last quarter of this financial year is very crucial for all of us and we need to work with dedication and focus. He advised the railway employees to make all out efforts to attain the satisfaction of #Passengers and #Freight customers.

He also appreciated the cooperation extended by the different Associations and Trade Unions. During the programme, a colourful cultural show was presented by the Headquarters Cultural Team.

Photo Caption (top): Anil Kumar Mishra, GM/SER addressing the gathering on the occasion of 69th Railway Week Celebrations-Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar, 2024 held at Garden Reach, Kolkata on 26th December, 2024.