Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. opens rest room for women TTEs at Madgaon

Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) recently inaugurated two new facilities — a dedicated rest room for women travelling ticket examiners (TTEs) and a subordinate rest house — at Madgaon Railway Station.

Santosh Kumar Jha, KRCL Chairman and Managing Director, inaugurated the facilities in the presence of Asha Shetty, KRCL Regional Railway Manager at Karwar, and other senior officials. He said the new facilities reaffirm KRCL’s commitment to providing safe, gender-inclusive, and supportive facilities for its frontline staff.

A view of the dedicated rest room for women travelling ticket examiners at Madgaon Railway Station.
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A release said the rest room offers a secure and well-equipped space exclusively for women TTEs during duty breaks and out-station halts. It has been designed to support their operational requirements and enhance overall staff welfare.

The subordinate rest house, equipped with eight beds, provides accommodation for staff during on-duty visits and official assignments, ensuring a safe and comfortable stay while they carry out their responsibilities. This facility strengthens KRCL’s focus on staff welfare and operational efficiency.

KRCL stated that the initiatives underline its continuous efforts to upgrade staff amenities and foster a positive working environment. Both facilities at Madgaon are expected to significantly support employees in performing their duties efficiently and comfortably.