Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Central Railway General Manager Vijay Kumar Cremated
A top leader of the Central Railway, Mr. Vijay Kumar, who was in charge of trains in Mumbai, has been cremated.
He passed away on Tuesday morning.
Doctors think he might have had a heart attack while sleeping.
He was taken to the hospital, but sadly, he could not be saved.
Mr. Kumar had worked for Indian Railways for more than 35 years.
He had held many important jobs during his career, including helping with fast train projects.
His funeral was attended by many railway officials, as well as his family and friends.
The last rites of Central Railway General Manager Vijay Kumar were performed on Wednesday morning in Mumbai.
Kumar passed away early Tuesday morning at his official residence.
Preliminary medical assessment suggests a cardiac arrest in sleep as the cause of death.
He had assumed charge as General Manager of Central Railway just over a month ago, on October 1, 2025.
Kumar had a career spanning over 35 years in Indian Railways, holding various key positions.
- Who
- Vijay Kumar, General Manager of Central Railway
- What
- His last rites were performed following his death
- When
- Wednesday morning (November 12)
- Where
- Chandanwadi crematorium, South Mumbai
- Why
- He passed away early Tuesday morning, with preliminary medical assessment suggesting cardiac arrest in sleep.
Contributions
Official Statements
Career Impact
Contributions
Vijay Kumar's career spanned over 35 years, holding key positions and contributing to semi-high-speed corridor development and Talgo train trials.
Official Statements
Central Railway mourns the loss of an efficient administrator and inspiring leader whose contributions will be remembered.
- Name
- Vijay Kumar
- Position
- General Manager, Central Railway
- Assumed Charge (CR)
- October 1, 2025
- Age at Death
- 56
- Cause of Death (Preliminary)
- Cardiac arrest in sleep
- Place of Cremation
- Chandanwadi crematorium, South Mumbai
- Batch
- 1988 Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME)
- Career Length
- Over 35 years
