Chidanand Aadole, a track maintainer at Central Railways Mumbai division, was among the four employees honored with the General Manager's Safety Award on Tuesday. He detected a rail fracture between Masjid and Sandhurst Road, preventing a potential mishap last month.
The employees who were felicitated
"Chidanand Aadole, while on night patrolling duty on 30th October 2023, noticed a rail fracture on UP line between Sandhurst Road and Masjid stations. He immediately placed a fishplate and protected the track, informed all concerned and averted a possible mishap," said Dr Shivraj Manaspure chief public relations officer of CR.
Apart from Aadole, Sitaram Kumar, Deputy Station Manager at Igatpuri, showcased quick thinking on 04rth October 2023, noticing a hot axle in a passing Goods train and promptly extinguishing a potential fire, preventing a possible mishap.
Bhagwan Vithal Aandhale, a Keyman at Asangaon, demonstrated exceptional presence of mind on 22th October 2023, saving lives by preventing a person and child from getting under a moving local train.
Dinesh Anantram Sakhare, Senior Section Engineer at Kurla Car Shed, detected a potential issue during local train rakes examination, marking a coach as sick on 28th October 2023, preventing a significant incident.
6 more employees felicitated
Additionally, six employees from other divisions, comprising 3 from Nagpur Division, 2 from Bhusaval Division, and 1 from Solapur Division, were also recognized by General Manager Ram Karan Yadav on the same occasion.
The awards, presented on Tuesday at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai, included a Medal, commendation certificate, a citation of exemplary safety work, and a cash award of Rs.2000.
The timely discovery by these vigilant employees prevented a possible mishap, showcasing their commitment to ensuring the safety of railway operations.
Who all attended the event
The General Manager, Ram Karan Yadav, praised the awardees in his address, highlighting their alertness and bravery as motivating factors for others to prioritize passenger safety. The event saw the presence of top officials, including Additional General Manager Chittaranjan Swain and Principal Chief Safety Officer M S Uppal , Principal Chief Operation Manager SS Gupta.
"These unsung heroes, through their diligence, have not only averted potential disasters but also set an inspiring example for the entire railway community" said an official of CR.
