DAULATABAD

- General Manager inspects Manmad – Aurangabad – Jalna – Parbhani Section

Shri Arun Kumar Jain, General Manager, South Central Railway undertook annual inspection between Manmad – Aurangabad – Jalna – Parbhani section of Nanded Division today i.e., 09th December, 2022. He was accompanied by Shri Upinder Singh, Divisional Railway Manager, Nanded Division and other senior officials from Headquarters and Division throughout the inspection.

Shri Arun Kumar Jain commenced the inspection at Manmad wherein he examined the TTE Rest room and running room. He also inaugurated additional cubicles at the running room in Manmad and released a handbook o­n location of signals in Nanded Division. He conducted a detailed inspection of Nagarsol Railway station and reviewed the passenger amenities available at the station. The General Manager inaugurated an open gym, children’s park and 50 KWP Solar Power Plant at Nagarsol. He also participated in tree plantation program. Later, the General Manager inspected the staff quarters at Nagarsol and interacted with the family members of the employees. He also inspected a Road Under Bridge in the section.

The General Manager proceeded to Rotegaon Railway station and inspected the circulating area and station master’s office. He inspected major & minor bridges and level crossing gate in Karanjgaon – Potul – Daulatabad section. Later, he conducted a detailed inspection of Aurangabad Railway station, wherein he reviewed the passenger amenities available and inspected the station premises including station master’s office, crew lobby and circulating area. He also distributed electrical maintenance kits to the technicians at the station.

Further, Shri Arun Kumar Jain inaugurated Miyawaki plantation at Karmad Railway station. He inspected level crossing gate in Karmad – Badnapur section and also interacted with the safety staff. The General Manager conducted a detailed inspection of Jalna Railway station, wherein he reviewed the passenger amenities and discussed o­n further developmental plans with the officials. He also inspected the o­n-going development of coach maintenance facilities (pit line) at Jalna. The General Manager visited the Health Unit at Jalna and reviewed the medical facilities available, while interacting with the Doctors and staff. Later, he conducted a speed test in Jalna – Kodi section.

The General Manager also conducted a detailed inspection of Selu and Parbhani Railway stations, he reviewed the passenger amenities and inspected the entire station premises. During the course of the inspection, several Public Representatives met the General Manager and submitted representations regarding passenger amenities, provision of halts, introduction of new trains etc. The General Manager also interacted with the media personnel and briefed them o­n development plans being undertaken by SCR.

Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon’ble Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Govt. of India laid the foundation stone for development of coach maintenance facilities in a function held at Aurangabad Railway station today i.e., 03rd October, 2022. Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve, Hon’ble Minister of State of Railways, Coal and Mines, Govt. of India presided over the function and Dr. Bhagwat Karad, Hon’ble Minister of State of Finance, Govt. of India graced the occasion as Distinguished Guest. Shri Arun Kumar Jain, General Manager (In-Charge), SCR, Shri Upinder Singh, Divisional Railway Manager, Nanded Division and other senior Railway officials were also present o­n the occasion.

Speaking o­n the occasion, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon’ble Minister stated that Indian Railways is focused o­n providing enhanced Rail connectivity to the people of India. He stated that under the leadership of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Railways is progressing in all fields towards achieving New India – New Railways. He remembered Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of transformation of Indian Railways o­n par with world class infrastructure and facilities, which will be pertinent to the development of the Nation even upto the next 50 years. Further, the Hon’ble Railway Minister informed that the Government is undertaking various initiatives for the development of Railways in the State of Maharashtra including the Marathwada region. Recently, Railways has also announced the redevelopment of 199 Railway stations across the Nation. These will be iconic stations developed with the concept of intelligent building, he added. The Hon’ble Minister informed that out of these 199 stations, tenders have been issued for 47 stations and Master planning and design for the remaining is underway. Work is progressing fast for 32 stations, he stated.

In addition, the Hon’ble Railway Minister stated that Indian Railways will introduce 400 new Vande Bharat trains. Out of these, 100 Vande Bharat trains will be manufactured at Rail Coach Factory in Latur, Maharashtra, he said. Further, he stated that the development of Coach Maintenance facilities at Aurangabad Railway Station not o­nly facilitates maintenance of trains at the station but also enhances the potential to operate more number of Passenger trains and Parcel trains, thereby strengthening Rail connectivity for the people of Marathwada region and also benefiting the freight customers, simultaneously. He stated the new pit line may also facilitate scheduled maintenance of Vande Bharat trains in the near future.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve, Hon’ble Minister of State of Railways, Coal and Mines stated that the development of coach maintenance facility at Aurangabad Railway station will strengthen the Rail infrastructure in Marathwada region. He stated that passengers from Aurangabad frequently travel to important cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru etc.,. The new pit line with design of 16 coach length will facilitate introduction of more originating passenger trains, which will be beneficial for the people of Aurangabad. The pit line will also facilitate effective maintenance of passenger coaches, he added. Further, the Hon’ble Minister of State of Railways informed that the Government has prioritized development of Rail infrastructure. In this regard, several infrastructure works have been completed and commissioned in the Marathwada region in the past 8 years including doubling, tripling and electrification of important sections, he stated.

During the welcome address, Shri Arun Kumar Jain, General Manager (In-Charge), SCR stated stated that the development of coach maintenance facility at Aurangabad will facilitate smooth operation of passenger train services and improve coaching operations in the region. The Automatic coach Washing Plant will also immensely help in modernization of coach cleaning and improves aesthetics. I am sure the enhanced Rail facilities will meet the aspirations of rail users, he added.

Aurangabad railway station situated o­n Secunderabad – Manmad rail route is a tourism hub with popular tourist destinations like Ellora & Ajanta caves, Daulatabad fort, Grishneswar temple, Bibi ka Maqbara etc. Currently, Aurangabad station handles few passenger train services which originate from here. As part of the upgradation of coaching facilities, Indian Railways has proposed for construction of new CAMTECH design pit line at Aurangabad Railway Station with an estimated cost of around Rs 30 crores. The new Pit Line will facilitate maintenance of Passenger Trains, Parcel Trains, Full Tariff Rate (FTR) trains and will also improve the rolling stock maintenance and provide the opportunity to operate more number of train services.

Salient Features of new Pit Line at Aurangabad Railway Station:

1. o­ne Pit line with CAMTECH design of 16 coach length (400 M)

2. Automatic Coach Washing Plant for exterior cleaning of coaches with modern technology.

3. Service building for Carriage &Wagon and Train Lighting / AC Staff

4. Synchronised jacks, High pressure coach cleaning machine, Air compressors along with overhead tank facility to store water.

5. Facility for inspection, cleaning, charging and watering of the coaches.

6. Highest standards in Coach cleaning with the introduction Automatic Coach Cleaning Machines

Shri Sandipan Bhumare, Hon’ble Minister for Employment Guarantee Scheme & Horticulture, Govt of Maharashtra & Guardian Minister, Aurangabad District; Shri Abdul Sattar, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Govt of Maharashtra; Shri Atul Save, Hon’ble Minister for Co-operation and Other Backward Bahujan Welfare, Govt of Maharashtra; Shri Syed Imtiaz Jaleel, Hon’ble MP, Aurangabad; Shri Ambadas Danve, Hon’ble Leader of Opposition, Legislative Council, Maharashtra; Hon’ble MLC - Shri Satish Chavan; Hon’ble MLAs - Shri Sanjay Shirsat; and Shri Haribhau Bagde also participated in the program at Aurangabad.