Konkan Railway completed a glorious journey of 30 years and to mark the occasion of 30th Foundation Day, celebration was organised on virtual platform duly adhering the social distance norms in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav, Chairman & CEO, Railway Board was the Chief Guest on the occasion and addressed the virtual gathering during the ceremony.
The Hon'ble Minister of Railways is focusing on enhancing the Railway services to achieve high quality passenger satisfaction. Infrastructure and quality passenger service is key for improved passenger satisfaction. Under the able leadership & guidance of Hon'ble Minister of Railways Shri Piyush Goyal, Konkan railway has taken various initiatives to improve Railway services and amenities for the benefit of the passengers. Konkan Railway in its continued efforts and dedicated approach to the community has taken various steps by providing better facilities/amenities to the passengers.
Following the footsteps of Hon’ble Prime Ministers' call for ‘Jan Andolan’ for Covid-19, Konkan Railway has joined the Indian Railways campaign against Covid19. Various initiatives have been taken for raising awareness about the precautionary measures to be adopted to fight against Covid-19. Sanitization facilities have been made available at stations and workplaces.
Freight operations on the Konkan Railway was continued during the period of Covid-19 pandemic to ensure the movement of essential goods. Passenger services was also made operational through special train as a steps towards gradually returning to normalcy. In the last one year, loading of two new cargo i.e. Pet Coke loading at MRPL siding Mangalore and Imported Fertilizer at Ratnagiri station, has been started on the Konkan Railway
Work is being carried on all fronts in the USBRL project of Jammu and Kashmir. Konkan Railway has successfully completed its first export order by delivering two DEMU rake to in Nepal Railway in last month.
Konkan Railway is effectively utilizing the corona lockdown by providing more traffic blocks to speedy progress of electrification work on Konkan Railway route which is now in its final stages and it is expected to be completed by the end of this financial year.
The entire Konkan Railway team is fully conscious in the struggle of Corona and all preventive measures are being taken to ensure a safe working and travel environment.
The progress and growth of the organization can not be achieved without the contribution of its employees. Awards & Commendation Certificates were announced for Officials and Staff of Konkan Railway for their meritorious works during the virtual ceremony.
Konkan Railway constantly strives to provide safe and comfortable journey to passengers traveling on our route and joins hands with the Nation’s fights against Covid-19.
