GM/CR Conducts Safety Inspection of Manmad-Bhusaval Section on Bhusawal Division

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Mumbai: Vivek Kumar Gupta, General Manager, Central Railway, conducted a comprehensive safety inspection of the Manmad-Bhusawal Section on Bhusaval Division on 17.01.2026 to review operational efficiency, safety standards and the progress of ongoing developmental works.

During the inspection at Nandgaon, the General Manager inspected and appreciated the various innovative solutions presented by the departments to enhance the safety and reliability of the assets. Shri Gupta inspected the Station building and Station Panel Room, Circulating areas, Booking Office and other passenger amenities.

The General Manager also inspected the Crew Lobby, Crew Running Rooms, Goods Shed and visited the Safety Exhibition.

During the inspection GM Shri Gupta unveiled / released the following:

  • Booklet by Safety department on Disaster Management & Quarterly Safety Bulletin
  • Booklet by Personnel department on Seniority Compendium
  • Booklet by Engineering department on Turnout Maintenance
  • Booklet by the S&T department on Signalling Maintenance and Signal Location
  • Pamphlet on Critical Signal locations.

The General Manager also inaugurated the Self-Propelled Accident Relief Train, the “Nivaran” app by S&T department and RS Flap Valve Stimulator and released the Braking Pattern System App and Shunters Safety App.

The General Manager carried out a detailed inspection of Traction Sub-Station (#TSS) at Pimperkhed. He also inspected the transformer and reviewed the maintenance practises to enhance reliability and longevity of assets.

At Hirapur the General Manager inspected the Gang Unit no 5, Turn Out no 102 B and Long Welded Rails & Switch Expansion Joints at the Hirapur Yard. Shri Gupta also unveiled the Hand Book of Trackman and Tool Box Talk booklets

This was followed by inspection of Level crossing gate no. 120 at kms 330/7-9 on the Chalisgaon-Vaghli section including unveling of Hand Book for Commercial Rules booklet and inspection of Curve no. 05 at kms 353/713 to 354/853 on the Kajgaon-Nagardevla section.

The General Manager conducted an inspection of the Titur Girder Bridge No. 354/3 at kms 354/29 to 355/01 on the Nagardevla-Galan section, to review structural integrity and safety aspects of the bridge, followed by inspection of Limited Height Subway at kms 368/03-05 on the Galan-Pachora section.

At Pachora the General Manager inspected the Station area, Deputy Station Manager’s Office, Railway Health Unit, Railway Colony and Electronic Interlocking followed by unveiling of booklet-“Sanket Sahayak”.

At Bhusawal, the General Manager inspected the Routine Overhauling Shed and OHE Depot and inaugurated the 2×25 KV Model at the OHE Depot.
Shri Gupta also inaugurated the Railway Colony and the new Officers Rest House at Bhusawal.

During the inspection the General Manager also unveiled the following booklets:

  • Hand Book for Compassionate Ground Appointment,
  • Request Transfer Compendium,
  • Hand Book for Electrification Work,
  • Study Material for Pointsmen,
  • Station Maargadarshika Booklet for Station Masters,
  • Kavach Training Handbook for Station Masters and
  • Pamphlet on General Rules of Shunting.

GM Shri Gupta also interacted with Branch Officers, reiterating the Minister of Railways’ emphasis on intensified focus on Safety, Maintenance, Quality and Training (#SMQT). He also held discussions with Union representatives and interacted with the press, satisfactorily addressing their queries.

The General Manager inspected the ongoing works under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at Nandgaon and Pachora stations and advised to complete passenger amenities related works on priority.

The General Manager met and interacted with MLA and public representatives and discussed various railway related issues.

During the inspection, Vivek Kumar Gupta reviewed cleanliness standards, punctuality of train operations and progress of ongoing maintenance and infrastructure upgradation works along the section.
The General Manager also interacted with officers and staff of various departments and advised them to remain vigilant and committed to the highest standards of safety and reliability emphasizing strong inter-departmental coordination and strict adherence to safety protocols.

Throughout the inspection, the General Manager engaged with ground-level staff, underscoring the importance of safe train operations, infrastructure reliability and passenger-centric services. He gave thoughtful insights to the working staff for overall improvement of the image of Indian Railways and passenger convenience.

Punit Agarwal, Divisional Railway Manager, Bhusawal Division, along with Principal Heads of Departments and Senior Officers from Headquarters and Bhusawal Division, accompanied the General Manager during the inspection.