East Coast Railway celebrated the 77th Republic Day at its headquarters in Bhubaneswar with great patriotic fervour. The General Manager, East Coast Railway, Shri 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. Shri Praful Chandra Panda, Inspector, and Shri Prakash Charan Das, Inspector, ECoR, have received the President’s Medal. Additionally, Shri Pappala Srinivasa Rao, Sub Inspector, and Shri D. V. Murali Krishna, Assistant Sub Inspector, ECoR, have been conferred with the Meritorious Service Medal, bringing pride to the zone.Concluding the Republic Day celebrations, General Manager Shri Parmeshwar Funkwal congratulated all railway personnel and their families for their unwavering dedication, hard work, and commitment in achieving these historic milestones. On this Republic Day, East Coast Railway reaffirmed its commitment to excellence in railway services, safety, and infrastructure development, continuing its contribution to the nation’s progress.All Principal Heads of Departments of East Coast Railway, Senior Deputy General Manager Shri A. K. Chaturvedi, senior officials and staff, and the President of East Coast Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (ECoRWWO), Smt. Kavita Funkwal, were present on the occasion. A culturalprogramme was also organised by school children and volunteers of Bharat Scouts & Guides to mark the celebration.
