New DRM of Tiruchi Railway Division takes charge

Balak Ram Negi assumed charge as the Divisional Railway Manager of Tiruchi Division here on Wednesday. He succeeds M. S. Anbalagan who had completed his two-year tenure.

Mr. Negi is a 1996 batch officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers. His previous roles include Joint Director/ Safety, Railway Board, General Manager (Projects and Business Development) at Rail Land Development Authority, Chief General Manager, IRCON and Project Director/ IRCON for the Bullet Train project. 

Mr. Negi brings with him vast experience in mega infrastructure project planning and execution including the flagship Mumbai – Ahmedabad Bullet Train project and developing the tracks for India’s first semi-high speed train – the Gatiman Express (New Delhi – Agra). 

A sports enthusiast, Mr. Negi holds a Black Belt (2nd DAN) in Shito – Ryu Karate certified by the Karate Association of India. He is a qualified national-level judge and referee in Karate and also serves as the Honorary Chairman of the Kickboxing Karate Association, Delhi, a press release from the Tiruchi Division said.