In response to the impending Cyclone Dana, East Coast Railway (ECoR) is implementing comprehensive measures to ensure the safety of passengers and the integrity of railway operations.
To ensure readiness, ECoR has activated a round-the-clock disaster management cell at its headquarters at Rail Sadan, as well as at divisional headquarters in Khurda Road, Visakhapatnam, and Sambalpur. These teams are dedicated to the early restoration of train services and railway infrastructure should they be affected by the cyclone.
According to a release, ECoR General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal chaired a preparatory meeting on Tuesday and advised all the principal heads of the departments of ECoR and Divisional Railway Managers to take necessary steps to ensure zero risk to passengers. He emphasized the deployment of special teams for the early restoration of tracks, signaling systems, electrification, etc., to ensure quick restoration of the train services after the cyclone.
“ECoR has prioritized passenger safety by positioning specialized teams for the swift restoration of tracks, signaling systems, and electrification processes. In the event of power outages, diesel locomotives will be on standby to ensure continued train operations,” the release said.
– ANI