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Palakkad railway division ranks second among 69 divisions
The Palakkad railway division marked Independence Day at its headquarters in Olavakode near Palakkad, with Divisional Railway Manager Madhukar Roat hoisting the national flag. Students performed cultural programmes, while similar events took…
The Story in Brief
The Palakkad railway division marked Independence Day at its headquarters in Olavakode near Palakkad, with Divisional Railway Manager Madhukar Roat hoisting the national flag. Students performed cultural programmes, while similar events took place at major stations across the division.
Roat said the division ranked second among 69 railway divisions, its highest position since the rankings began. Passenger revenue crossed Rs 400 crore, and the division received the Rail Madad Shield for a third consecutive year. Sixteen stations are covered by the Amrit Bharat redevelopment programme. Track safety, speed improvements and level-crossing removal were also cited as priorities.
The Indian Opinion
The celebration offers a useful performance snapshot, but claims of being the country’s best division should not rest on one ranking alone. Revenue growth and grievance handling matter, yet passengers judge railways through punctual trains, safer tracks and functioning stations. The division’s second-place position and Rail Madad record are encouraging. The harder test is whether these gains remain visible in complaint-resolution times, punctuality and safety figures over the next year.
Source: thehindu.com
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