Archive · 6 Aug 2026

Eastern Railway GM Gitika Pandey reviews safety with frontline staff

Eastern Railway GM Gitika Pandey reviews safety with frontline staff

A new boss at a big railway company in India talked to the workers who keep trains running safely.

Her name is Gitika Pandey, and she started her new job on August 1.

She spoke to more than 780 workers through a video call.

She told everyone that safety comes first and that there is a 'Zero Tolerance' rule, meaning no safety mistakes are allowed.

The workers told her about problems they face, like places where trains cross roads without automatic safety gates.

They also said some station platforms go dark when the local power goes out, which can be dangerous for passengers.

The workers suggested fixing the gates or building small tunnels under the tracks instead.

The new boss promised to look into all their ideas and take action.

The workers were happy because they could speak openly, which does not always happen.

This meeting helps make train travel safer for everyone.

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