ECR General Manager Dimpie Garg honours track maintainer for alertness and prompt action

East Central Railway (ECR) General Manager Dimpie Garg presented a commendation certificate to track maintainer-III Phaikan Kumar of Dhanbad Division, recognizing his alertness, prompt action and dedication to railway safety. Kumar is stationed at Sampar No. 31 on the Hazaribagh Road section of Dhanbad Division. On October 1, 2026, around 8:50 am, while a goods train was traversing the section, Kumar observed smoke emanating from the 24th wagon due to a hot axle. Without hesitation, he immediately informed the station master.

Upon receiving Kumar's information, the goods train was halted at Hirodih station, where essential safety checks and precautions were promptly carried out. Kumar's swift reporting played a crucial role in enabling timely action to safeguard the safety and security of train operations. Garg, while acknowledging Kumar's sense of duty, alertness and rapid decision-making, emphasized that safety remains the top priority in railway operations.

He highlighted that the alertness and prompt response of employees are vital in ensuring the secure movement of passengers and goods trains. The incident underscores the significance of vigilance and timely action by railway employees in maintaining operational safety, according to the release.