MANCHIRYAL

Shri Arun Kumar Jain, General Manager, South Central Railway undertook annual inspection of Kazipet – Jammikunta – Peddapalli – Ramagundam - Manchiryal – Bellampalli - Sirpur Kaghaznagar – Manikgarh section of Secunderabad Division today i.e., 25th November, 2022. He was accompanied by Shri A.K Gupta, Divisional Railway Manager, Secunderabad Division, Principal Heads of the various Departments and other senior officials throughout the inspection.

The General Manager commenced the inspection at Kazipet Railway station, wherein he reviewed the passenger amenities available at the station and inspected the station premises including the newly renovated Reserved Lounge. The General Manager inaugurated TTE Lobby, Refreshment Room & Base Kitchen, Solar Power Plant (50KW) and Renovated Crew Lobby at Kazipet. Shri Dayakar Pasunoori, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Warangal and Shri Nannapaneni Narender , Hon’ble Member of Legislative Assembly, Warangal met the General Manager at Kazipet and discussed o­n various Rail development plans pertaining to their constituencies.

The General Manager inaugurated and inspected Level Crossing Gate in Uppal – Jammikunta section. Further, he conducted a detailed inspection of Jammikunta Railway station, wherein he reviewed the passenger amenities and inspected the staff quarters. He also inaugurated a Solar Power Plant (20 KW) at the station. Shri Koushik Reddy, Member of Legislative Council met the General Manager and discussed o­n developmental plans.

Further, the General Manager inspected the new Road Under Bridge in Jammikunta – Bisugir Sharif section. He also inspected a minor bridge in Kolanoor – Peddapalli section. Shri Manohar Reddy, Member of Legislative Assembly, Peddapalli met the General Manager and discussed o­n further developmental plans at Peddapalli Railway station. Later, Shri Arun Kumar Jain conducted a detailed inspection of Ramagundam Railway station, wherein he reviewed the passenger amenities and inspection the station premises including running room and circulating area. He also inaugurated Block for Ladies Running Staff, Open Gym & Children’s Park at the station and flagged off new Periodic Overhauling Rake. Later, the General Manager visited the Routine Overhauling shed at Ramagundam, wherein he inaugurated a new conference hall and participated in tree plantation program. He also inaugurated Electronic In-Motion Weigh Bridge at Metpally and Sultanabad through remote video link.

Further, the General Manager examined a major bridge in Peddampet – Manchiryal section. He visited Manchiryal Railway station and conducted a detailed inspection of the station premises, circulating area and goods shed. He examined safety of tracks and interacted with the safety staff at the station. He also inaugurated an Energy Neutral Track Maintenance Tool Cum Rest Room and Hamali’s shed at Manchiryal. Later, he conducted a speed test from Manchiryal to Bellampalli.

Shri Arun Kumar Jain proceeded o­nto Bellampalli Railway station, wherein he inspected the station premises including crew lobby, running room, carriage & wagon depot and the stalls set up for innovations and good work at the station. He also inaugurated Block for Ladies Running Staff and Open Gym & Children’s Park at Bellampalli station.

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.