Hans News Service Visakhapatnam

GeneralManager of South Coast Railway Sandeep Mathur carried out a detailed inspection of Limited Height Subways (LHSs) prone to water logging during the monsoon season in Visakhapatnam division here on Thursday.

The inspection was aimed at reviewing the preparedness of the railway officials to ensure public safety and effective management of water logging during heavy rainfall.

The General Manager was accompanied by Divisional Railway Manager of Visakhapatnam Division Lalit Bohra, Principal Chief Engineer BSK Rajkumar, senior officers from the zonal headquarters and from the Division.

During the inspection, the General Manager reviewed the arrangements made at the vulnerable Limited Height Subways- between Pendurthi – Simhachalam north section and another one between Gopalapatnam – Visakhapatnam section.

The General Manager examined the preventive measures put in place to tackle water accumulation during periods of intense rainfall.

He reviewed the availability and operational readiness of diesel and electrical pumps, sump arrangements, natural drainage systems, CCTV surveillance, covered pump sheds, cross drainage facilities, safety chains, stop boards and speed breakers installed at the subways.

Sandeep Mathur directed the officers to maintain a high level of preparedness throughout the monsoon season and ensure that all dewatering equipment remains in serviceable condition at all times.

He emphasised that prompt action should be taken whenever water accumulation occurs so that the subways should be restored for safe public use.

The General Manager instructed officials to closely monitor weather forecasts, deploy field staff round the clock at vulnerable locations during heavy rains and ensure seamless coordination among engineering, electrical and operating departments for swift response.