General Manager, Central Railway conducted Safety Inspection of Daund–Lonavala Section on Pune Division 

Prateek Goswami, General Manager, Central Railway, conducted a detailed safety inspection of the Daund Lonavala section over Pune Division on February 07.

The inspection commenced at Daund with a briefing and inspection of the Crew Lobby, followed by inspection of the Electronic interlocking (EI) Building. The General Manager commissioned the Basic Training Centre, Solar Panel installation, Electric Loco Shed and inspected the Lathe Machine at Daund. He also inspected the Traction Sub-Station and commissioned the Testing Van at Daund.

General Manager commisioned the Gang Hut, Track Machine Rest House at Kedgaon and conducted a speed trial on the Kedgaon?Uruli section. He also inspected Level Crossing Gate No. 7 between Uruli Loni section and Curve No. 1 on UP Main Line between Loni Hadapsar section.Goswami further inspected turnout nos. 118B, 123A, 121B, & LWR No. 3 and station inspection at Hadapsar.

At Pune station,Goswami inspected Divisional Railway Hospital, Station development works, Pune yard remodeling, Crew Lobby and Running Room facilities. He later addressed the media during a press conference and also interacted with union representatives.

The General Manager further inspected Sangam Bridge including Girder Bridge No. 190/1 and later inspected Railway Colony at Chinchwad, commissioned Basic Training Centre, inspected TRD Depot and reviewed safety exhibitions of various departments and appreciated the innovative practices adopted, also praised the Dog Squad demonstration and inaugarated Android App for cleanliness feedback.

The General Manager inspected LHS No. 53 at KM 164/3-4 near Begdewadi followed by inspection of Level Crossing No. 43 and commissioned Gang Hut. He also interacted with branch officers and emphasized the importance of safety, punctuality and maintenance standards.

Throughout the inspection,Goswami interacted extensively with ground-level staff and officers, reiterating the need for strict adherence to safety protocols and efficient train operations.

Rajesh Kumar Verma, Divisional Railway Manager, Pune; Senior officers from Headquarters and Pune Division accompanied the General Manager during the inspection.