KEM

दक्षिण पूर्व रेलवे

SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY

प्रेस विज्ञप्ति

PRESS RELEASE

THE WARRIORS OF SER UNDERTAKEMASSIVE TRACK MAINTENANCE WORK DURING LOCKDOWN AS THEY HAVE NO OPTION TO WORK FROM HOME

Kolkata, 22^ndApril, 2020:

When passenger services are suspended due to nationwide lockdown, freight trains and parcel express trains are the o­nly saviors of the people and they are o­n run round the clock 24X7 to meet the commitment of supply of essential commodities in this crisis period.

In thissituation, rail track constitutes the most important part of the infrastructure providing a guided path for the wheels to roll and carry the essentials and any simple mishaps may lead to major setback.

Monitoring of track is continuous activity and o­ne of the most important part of train operations specially in this situation. The Field Engineers and foot soldiers are engaged in track maintenance are working round the clock despite lockdown to keep safe, secured and well-maintained railway track.

These Track-men and Section Engineers are constantly monitoring track maintenance works wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing for smooth running of SER’s Parcel Express and Freight Trains considering need of the time and greater interest.

Railway tracks are being inspected o­n regular intervals to see that every section is fit for train operation.Adequate steps are being taken to detect any crack or other changes in the track in view of keeping the life line connected all the time.

In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic and country - wide lockdown, South Eastern Railway has been running a number of Parcel Express Trains for uninterrupted supply of essential commodities and pharmaceuticals to reach out to the people across country.

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दक्षिण पूर्व रेलवे

SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY

प्रेस विज्ञप्ति

PRESS RELEASE

THE WARRIORS OF SER UNDERTAKEMASSIVE TRACK MAINTENANCE WORK DURING LOCKDOWN AS THEY HAVE NO OPTION TO WORK FROM HOME

Kolkata, 22^ndApril, 2020:

When passenger services are suspended due to nationwide lockdown, freight trains and parcel express trains are the o­nly saviors of the people and they are o­n run round the clock 24X7 to meet the commitment of supply of essential commodities in this crisis period.

In thissituation, rail track constitutes the most important part of the infrastructure providing a guided path for the wheels to roll and carry the essentials and any simple mishaps may lead to major setback.

Monitoring of track is continuous activity and o­ne of the most important part of train operations specially in this situation. The Field Engineers and foot soldiers are engaged in track maintenance are working round the clock despite lockdown to keep safe, secured and well-maintained railway track.

These Track-men and Section Engineers are constantly monitoring track maintenance works wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing for smooth running of SER’s Parcel Express and Freight Trains considering need of the time and greater interest.

Railway tracks are being inspected o­n regular intervals to see that every section is fit for train operation.Adequate steps are being taken to detect any crack or other changes in the track in view of keeping the life line connected all the time.

In the wake of COVID-19 pandemic and country - wide lockdown, South Eastern Railway has been running a number of Parcel Express Trains for uninterrupted supply of essential commodities and pharmaceuticals to reach out to the people across country.

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