The Indian Railways, managed by the Ministry of Railways and the Railway Board, operates as Asia’s largest and the world’s second-largest rail network. The Railway Board comprises a Chairman and CEO, along with members responsible for infrastructure, traction & rolling stock, operations & business development, and finance. Additionally, officers on special duty include directors-general overseeing various aspects like Railway Protection Force (RPF), Human Resources (HR), and Safety.
Across its extensive network, Indian Railways is divided into multiple zones, each managed by a General Manager (GM), Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), or Director. These officials oversee operations, maintenance, and development within their respective regions. Notable zones include Central, Northern, Southern, and Western Railways, each headed by experienced administrators.
Furthermore, Indian Railways’ comprehensive infrastructure encompasses broad gauge, meter gauge, and narrow gauge tracks, totaling over 108,000 kilometers in length. Electrified routes cover a significant portion, enhancing operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Recent initiatives highlight Indian Railways’ commitment to modernization and service enhancement. This includes the creation of new zones for administrative efficiency, initiatives like the National Rail Vikas Yojana for strategic infrastructure development, and efforts towards safety and security enhancements through innovative technologies and amendments to regulations.
Financial stability and operational efficiency remain key focus areas, with initiatives aimed at improving operating ratios, increasing freight loading, and enhancing passenger amenities through online ticketing systems and pilot projects for advanced ticketing methods like ATMs and Smart Cards.
Moreover, collaborations with international railways and participation in conferences reflect Indian Railways’ commitment to global cooperation and technology exchange.
In Short, Indian Railways continues to evolve and adapt to contemporary challenges, ensuring its role as a vital component of India’s transportation infrastructure and a lifeline for millions of passengers and freight every day.
| Designation/Unit | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairman, Railway Board & Chief Executive Officer(CEO) | Jaya Varma Sinha |
| Member (Infrastructure) | Anil Kumar Khandelwal |
| Member (Traction & Rolling Stock) | Satish Kumar |
| Member Operations & Business Development | Seema Kumar |
| Member (Finance) | Roopa Srinivasan |
| Officer on Special Duty & Directors General | |
| Director General (RPF) | Manoj Yadava, IPS |
| Director General (RHS) | Dr. Sugandha Raha |
| Director General (HR) | Naveen Gulati |
| Director General (Safety) | Braj Mohan Agrawal |
Railways/Unit GM/CAO/DIR
| Railway/Unit | GM/CAO/DIR |
|---|---|
| Central | Ram Karan Yadav |
| Eastern | Milind K Deouskar |
| East Central | Tarun Prakash, AGM (L/A) |
| East Coast | M. K. Behera, AGM (L/A) |
| Metro Rly./Kolkata | Puk Reddy |
| Northern | Shobhan Chaudhuri |
| North Central | Ravinder Goyal |
| North Eastern | Saumya Mathur |
| NF | Chetan Kumar Shrivastava |
| North Western | Amitabh |
| Southern | R N Singh |
| South Central | Arun Kumar Jain |
| South Eastern | Anil Kumar Mishra |
| South East Central | Vijay Kumar Sahu, AGM (L/A) |
| South Western | Arvind Srivastava |
| Western | Ashok Kumar Misra |
| West Central | Shobhana Bandopadhyaya |
| CLW | Hitendra Malhotra |
| BLW | Basudev Panda |
| ICF | U Subba Rao |
| Rail Wheel Factory | R Rajagopal |
| RCF/KXH | S Srinivas |
| MCF/RBL | P K Mishra |
| NF (Cons.) | S K Pandey |
| CORE/ALD | Ashok Kumar Verma |
| NAIR/Vadodara | Rakesh Rajpurohit, Dy. DG (L/A) |
| RDSO/Lucknow | Ajay Kumar Rana |
| COFMOW (Principal CAO) | Shishir Dutt (L-16) |
| PLW (Pr. CAO) | Pramod Kumar (L-16) |
| RWP/BELA (CAO) | Atulya Sinha |
| IRIEEN/NASIK (DG) | Rahul Gautam (L-16) |
| IRIMEE/JAMALPUR (DG) | Vivek Kumar |
| IRICEN/PUNE (DG) | S K Jha |
| IRISET/SEC. (DG) | Sharad Kumar Srivastava |
| IRITM/LKO (DG L-16) | H S Verma, DG |
| IRIFM/SECUNDERABAD | Aparna Garg |
Source: Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) CMS Team Last Reviewed on: 03-04-2024
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