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SIX RAILWAY EMPLOYEES HONOURED BY ECOR FOR ALERTNESS AND ENSURING SAFE TRAIN OPERATIONS
Bhubaneswar, 25 May 2026:
East Coast Railway General Manager Shri Parmeshwar Funkwal felicitated six railway employees for their exceptional alertness, dedication and timely action in detecting defects and preventing potential safety hazards, thereby ensuring safe and uninterrupted train operations.
The employees honoured were:
* Sri Burle Suryanarayana, Track Maintainer-I, Gang No. 71, Gajapatinagaram, Waltair Division
* Sri Ashok Kumar Mohanty, Track Maintainer-II, Kamakhyanagar, Khurda Road Division
* Sri T. Sanmukha Rao, Track Maintainer-II, Baruva, Khurda Road Division
* Sri Ram Kumar, Loco Pilot (Goods), Paradeep, Khurda Road Division
* Sri Shaikh Ayasuddin, JE/MEMU Car Shed, Khurda Road Division
* Sri Y. Appa Rao, Sr. Goods Train Manager, Titlagarh, Sambalpur Division
Their vigilance, presence of mind and prompt response helped identify critical defects in rolling stock and track infrastructure, preventing possible mishaps and reinforcing Indian Railways' commitment to safety.
* on 14.03.2026, Sri Burle Suryanarayana noticed smoke and fire from a wagon of train No. N/BSPC between Garudabilli–Gajapatinagaram and alerted the Assistant Loco Pilot with a red flag, helping avert a possible mishap.
* on 26.03.2026, Sri Ashok Kumar Mohanty detected a wheel burn rail between Kamalanga–Budhapank sections during keyman duty and promptly protected the track.
* on 31.03.2026, Sri T. Sanmukha Rao detected a rail fracture during keyman duty and safely stopped an approaching train by displaying a danger signal.
* on 21.04.2026, Sri Ram Kumar detected a hot axle in a BOXN wagon of train No. ME/MRLB/GYP between Kalaghar–Marshaghai Road section, helping avert a possible derailment.
* Sri Shaikh Ayasuddin developed a parallel visual indication system for MEMU rakes to enhance operational safety during signal bell communication failure.
* on 16.03.2026, Sri Y. Appa Rao detected a broken centre pivot pin in a brake van trolley of train No. N/BSPC at Bhilai Power House, ensuring safe train operation.
While felicitating the employees, the General Manager appreciated their dedication, alertness and commitment to duty. He emphasized that frontline staff such as Track Maintainers, Train Managers, Loco Pilots and other operational personnel play a vital role in ensuring the safety and reliability of railway operations.
East Coast Railway remains committed to fostering a strong safety culture and recognising employees who demonstrate exemplary vigilance and devotion to duty in safeguarding railway operations.