Mumbai: Gangesh Kumar, Train Manager (Guard) of the Mumbai Division, was among ten Central Railway employees felicitated by General Manager Dharam Veer Meena for preventing a possible derailment near Diva
station on July 31.
The felicitation ceremony took place on September 2, recognizing staff whose vigilance helped avert serious mishaps across the Central Railway network. Of the ten awardees, six belong to the Mumbai Division, including Gangesh Kumar, whose quick thinking was instrumental in preventing a possible mishap.
Quick Action Averts Derailment
While on duty aboard a Dombivli local, Kumar observed a track maintainer frantically waving and running along the tracks. Acting swiftly, he took immediate steps to halt an approaching Kalyan local on the Down Fast line. A subsequent inspection revealed a dangerous rail fracture between the Diva–Mumbra section—an incident that could have led to a derailment had the train not been stopped in time.
मध्य रेल के 10 रेल कर्मियों को ‘महाप्रबंधक संरक्षा पुरस्कार’ से सम्मानित
— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) September 2, 2025
मध्य रेल के महाप्रबंधक श्री धर्म वीर मीना ने सुरक्षित रेल संचालन में सतर्कता, त्वरित कार्रवाई और कर्मठता का परिचय देने वाले 10 रेल कर्मियों को ‘महाप्रबंधक संरक्षा पुरस्कार’ से सम्मानित किया। #SafetyAwards… pic.twitter.com/lYneX2V2ax
Importance of Vigilance Highlighted
These incidents highlight the crucial role played by frontline railway staff in maintaining safety across the rail network, especially during the monsoon season when infrastructure is particularly vulnerable. Central Railway officials have praised the alertness and dedication of these employees, whose actions underscore the importance of vigilance in ensuring passenger safety.
