Dharam Veer Meena, General Manager, Central Railway, conducted a detailed safety inspection of the Igatpuri – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) section of Mumbai Division on March 23rd, 2025.
Shri Dharam Veer Meena, commenced the safety inspection with Igatpuri station. with inspection of Rolling in / Rolling out hut, Route Relay Interlocking cabin and Water Treatment Plant. Shri Meena also inaugurated the Combined Crew Lobby and the “Varuna” system for Vendor verification, released a booklet on “Signal failure and rectification” for improved reliability and distributed application-specific Tablets for S&T supervisors to enhance operational efficiency. The General Manager also reviewed various passenger amenities, cleanliness and food stalls at Igatpuri station. The General Manager also inspected the Thal Ghat Reversal(TGR) stretch no 2 & 3 on the Igatpuri-Kasara section.
On TGR-2, Shri Meena inspected the Minor bridge no.131/8, Catch siding, Turnout no.103 at Kms131/48, Switch Expansion Joint no 4 along with TGR-2 Cabin. A Power Point Presentation regarding Platform Deep Screening, Underwater inspection and presentation on Special work being done in the Ghats and a detailed demonstration of Hill Gang working were also made in presence of the General Manager.
Shri Meena also inspected the Remote Diagnostic and Predictive Maintenance System of the Signal & Telecommunications department and checked the adequacy of communication systems in the difficult terrain. A demonstration of the latest innovations and modifications made operational by Mumbai Division was also presented before the General Manager.
The General Manager inspected Tunnel 5C & Curve no 19 on the TGR-2 & TGR-3 section and inaugurated Gang unit no 11. This was followed by a detailed inspection of Major Bridge-Rotanda Girder Bridge on the TGR-3 & Kasara section to ensure structural integrity and operational efficiency.
The General Manager inspected the Limited Height Subway at Level crossing gate no 76 on the Kasara-Umbermali section, and issued important instructions and guidelines to ensure the safety and convenience of passengers.
The General Manager also inspected the Level crossing gate no 69 and reviewed the safety measures taken at the Tambadmal Traction Substation on the Atgaon-Asangaon section. He also inspected the safety gears provided to the OHE staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols for smooth and secure railway operations and released a booklet on Knowledge updation for the maintainers as a ready reference for corrective measures.
