ECoR GM inspects Koraput-Rayagada line

East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal inspected the Koraput-Rayagada line on Friday (December 12, 2025). He reviewed railway establishments, stations, and ongoing developmental works in the section. The review also included a window-trailing inspection of tracks, curves, bridges, points and crossings, yards etc.

He was accompanied by Divisional Railway Manager, Waltair Division, Lalit Bohra, Principal Departmental Heads, and Branch Officers.

At Koraput railway station, he assessed passenger amenities and progress on Amrit Bharat Station Scheme developments. He then visited Kakiriguma station to inspect the station building and pending works, followed by Lakshmipur Road station. There, he examined the railway colony, health unit, and facilities, while interacting with staff from Overhead Equipment (OHE) Maintenance Car (Electrical-Traction Distribution), Signal and Telecom, Engineering, and Operations Departments. Discussions focused on their skills, safety awareness, work culture, and any grievances.

The General Manager further inspected Major Bridge No. 354 and a critical five-degree curve between Sikarpai and Keutguda. He verified bridge integrity, curve alignment, safety fastenings, and track parameters, engaging directly with on-site gangmen for first-hand feedback on maintenance challenges, safety practices, and section-specific issues.

Divisional Railway Manager, Rayagada, Amitabh Singhal, also joined the inspection at the Rayagada station. Mr. Parmeshwar Funkwal, felicitated frontline staff, including gangmen, the TRD Team with cash awards during his inspection. The recognition honours their exemplary commitment and seamless execution of duties in typical sections.