# Bengal

SER GM inspects footplates in Howrah-Ranchi section

Anil Kumar Mishra, general manager, South Eastern Railway has conducted footplate inspection in Howrah-Kharagpur section by Howrah-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express today.

SNS | Kolkata | July 21, 2024 8:43 am

SER GM inspects footplates in Howrah-Ranchi section

Anil Kumar Mishra, general manager, South Eastern Railway has conducted footplate inspection in Howrah-Kharagpur section by Howrah-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express today.

Howrah-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express is popular with the businessmen as well as tourists visiting Ranchi and other nearby travel destinations. The general manager has inspected the cleaning, food and other amenities provided in the train. He has interacted with staff and suggested some measures to improve the service. Mr Mishra also interacted with the crew during the inspection.

The general manager, while inspecting the train, also communicated with passengers. He assured them about the best service and acknowledged their valuable feedback. Senior officers of South Eastern Railway accompanied him during the inspection.

In the afternoon, Mr Mishra conducted one more footplate inspection by a goods train between Kharagpur and Andul.

# Bengal

Safety for women in trains

Aiming to ensure a safe travel environment for women and children by implementing robust security measures, the Eastern Railway operated 156 Mail/Express trains, 171 passenger trains, and 13 ladies’ special trains being escorted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), including 74 trains jointly patrolled by male and female personnel.

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Asansol division’s Madhupur station redevelopment for better efficiency

Madhupur station, a vital location in the Asansol division of Eastern Railway, is undergoing significant redevelopment with a focus on creating modern infrastructure for improved train operations and passenger services.

# Bengal

Enhanced safety: Asansol division bans use of mobile phone for station staff

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