Visakhapatnam: Focusing on strengthening safety systems through improved maintenance practices, enhanced preparedness for monsoon conditions and effective management of level crossing (LC) gates, General Manager of South Coast Railway (SCoR) Sandeep Mathur chaired a comprehensive safety review meeting with principal heads of departments and Divisional Railway Managers of all four divisions of SCoR.
The meeting reviewed safety from a preventive and asset-management perspective, ensuring timely corrective action. Sandeep Mathur directed departments and divisions to maintain continuous vigilance and ensure that safety protocols are translated into effective field-level practices.
Officials were advised to closely monitor the condition of tracks, signalling and telecommunications equipment, electrical installations, bridges, yards, points and crossings, drainage systems and other critical infrastructure.
The GM of SCoR called for regular inspections, systematic preventive maintenance and prompt rectification of deficiencies. Field staff members were advised to remain alert to early signs of deterioration and ensure that maintenance activities are carried out strictly as per prescribed standards and schedules.
Reviewing the preparedness for continuing monsoon conditions, the GM instructed officials to maintain close watch over vulnerable locations, waterlogging-prone areas, drainage arrangements, cuttings, bridges, yards and other critical railway assets. Adequate drainage and water evacuation arrangements were emphasised to prevent accumulation of water around tracks, RUBs and railway installations.
