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Published By : Debadas Pradhan
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Bhubaneswar, January 26: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) celebrated the 77th Republic Day at its headquarters in Bhubaneswar with great patriotic fervor on Monday. ECoR General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal unfurled the National Flag and extended Republic Day greetings to all railway employees and their families.

In his address, the General Manager highlighted East Coast Railway’s continued contribution to nation-building and shared the major achievements of the zone.

He stated that ECoR has maintained strong performance in railway operations, infrastructure development, and passenger services, reflecting the collective dedication and efforts of its workforce.

Special emphasis was laid on initiatives aimed at enhancing passenger convenience and safety, capacity augmentation, introduction of modern LHB coaches, and steady progress in new line, doubling, and multi-tracking projects. The General Manager also underlined the zone’s focus on safety enhancement through infrastructure upgrades, elimination of level crossings, commissioning of road over bridges, and implementation of several passenger-centric works.

During his address, the General Manager also highlighted the honours received by Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel of East Coast Railway. Four RPF personnel of ECoR have been awarded the prestigious President’s Medal for their outstanding contribution in their respective fields.

ECoR Inspectors Praful Chandra Panda and Prakash Charan Das have received the President’s Medal. Additionally, Sub-Inspector Pappala Srinivasa Rao and Assistant Sub-Inspector D. V. Murali Krishna have been conferred with the Meritorious Service Medal, bringing pride to the zone.

All Principal Heads of Departments of East Coast Railway, Senior Deputy General Manager A. K. Chaturvedi, senior officials and staff, and the President of East Coast Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (ECoRWWO), Kavita Funkwal, were present on the occasion. A cultural programme was also organised by school children and volunteers of Bharat Scouts and Guides to mark the celebration.