# SCR GM orders intensive ballast checks as monsoon hits vulnerable tracks 2026-08-10T17:00:40+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet South Central Railway General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava has ordered intensive ballast inspections to maintain track stability during the monsoon. He directed special attention to newly commissioned bridges, road underbridges, and rail lines facing their first rainy season. The order followed a Monday review of monsoon preparedness with senior officials. Srivastava instructed that any deficiency be reported immediately. The release also called for trenching and barricading at vulnerable spots as a preventive measure. Additionally, awareness campaigns will be run to prevent cattle run-overs on sensitive track sections. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: ballast inspection, Indian Railways, monsoon safety, SCR, track maintenance Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/scr-gm-orders-intensive-ballast-checks-as-monsoon-hits-vulnerable-tracks/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/scr-gm-orders-intensive-ballast-checks-as-monsoon-hits-vulnerable-tracks/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.