Central Railway GM Awards 12 Employees for Safety Excellence

Rajeev Shrivastava, General Manager of Central Railway, presented Safety Awards to 12 employees on August 11, 2026, in recognition of their exceptional contributions to ensuring safe train operations. The awards were given to employees from Mumbai, Pune, and Bhusaval divisions for their alertness, devotion to duty, and timely action in preventing potential accidents.

The Safety Awards consist of a medal, commendation certificate, citation of exemplary safety work, and a cash prize. The employees were recognized for their presence of mind and dedication to duty, which helped avert untoward incidents and ensured the safety of passengers and railway operations.

In the Mumbai division, two employees were awarded for their exceptional work. Ratnesh Kumar, Deputy Station Manager at Badlapur, noticed a hot axle in a passing goods train on July 1, 2026, and immediately showed a red hand signal to stop the train. His alertness helped prevent a potential accident. Swapnil Bansilal Gajbhiye, a fitter at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, detected a crack on the nakal pin of a coach during an inspection on July 9, 2026, and immediately informed all concerned.

In the Pune division, three employees were awarded for their bravery and quick thinking. Smt. Preeti Ajay Srinivas, a Lady RPF Head Constable, helped a woman deliver a baby safely at the Umbrella gate of Pune station on July 19, 2026. Ashish Sugreev Waghchaure, a Signal Assistant, saved a passenger from falling off a running train on July 5, 2026. Amjad Naseer Pathan, a Senior Technician, detected a broken primary suspension spring of a loco on July 26, 2026, and immediately reported it to all concerned.

In the Bhusaval division, three employees were awarded for their alertness and devotion to duty. Arvind Kumar Saha, a Traffic Inspector, cleared tree branches from the tracks and reported a leaning iron post on the Aabna bridge on June 22, 2026, which could have affected train operations.

The awards recognize the exceptional contributions of these employees to ensuring safe train operations. Their alertness, devotion to duty, and timely action have helped prevent potential accidents and ensured the safety of passengers and railway operations.

The Central Railway has been taking various measures to improve safety, including regular inspections and maintenance of trains and tracks. The Safety Awards are a part of these efforts to recognize and reward employees who have made significant contributions to safety.

The awards ceremony was attended by senior officials of the Central Railway, including the General Manager, Rajeev Shrivastava. The ceremony highlighted the importance of safety in railway operations and the role of employees in ensuring safe train operations.

The Safety Awards are an annual event, and this year's awards recognize the exceptional contributions of 12 employees from the Mumbai, Pune, and Bhusaval divisions. The awards will motivate other employees to strive for excellence in safety and ensure that the Central Railway continues to operate safely and efficiently.

In conclusion, the Safety Awards presented by the General Manager of Central Railway recognize the exceptional contributions of employees to ensuring safe train operations. Their alertness, devotion to duty, and timely action have helped prevent potential accidents and ensured the safety of passengers and railway operations. The awards will motivate other employees to strive for excellence in safety and ensure that the Central Railway continues to operate safely and efficiently.