SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY

                                    

PRESS RELEASE

 

        SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY CELEBRATES

 60th ANNIVERSARY OF   INDIAN INDEPENDENCE

 

   South Central Railway celebrated the 60th anniversary of Indian Independence today (15th August, 2007) at the Railway Sports Complex, RRC Grounds, Secunderabad. Shri H.K. Padhee, General Manager, South Central Railway unfurled the National Flag and accepted the guard of honour presented by various contingents  including the  Railway Protection Force,  Bharat Scouts & Guides, Civil Defence, National Cadet Corps, Students from Railway Degree College, Railway Junior College, Railway High Schools etc.

 

   In his Message on the occasion, Shri H. K. Padhee said that the Nation’s Independence Day holds immense significance for Indian Railways which partnered its destiny through every moment and South Central Railway is proud of being a part of this enduring legacy. Highlighting SCR’s performance track record, the General Manager stated that the Zone has recorded a originating freight loading of 21.4 Million Tonnes (MTs) during the current financial year from April till July, 2007 as compared to 19.5 MTs during the corresponding period of the previous year, registering a robust growth of over 10%. In terms of originating earnings, SCR registered an impressive growth of 12.4 % over the last year as compared to the Indian Railways’ growth rate of 10.5%. The Zone continues to contribute the second highest apportioned earnings to the Indian Railways exchequer signifying its eminence, he added. The excellent operating ratio of 69% achieved during the period until July 2007 in the current financial year reflects the continuing financial efficiency of SCR. SCR has been allocated the highest ever budgetary outlay of Rs.1611 Cr during the current financial year which includes an allocation of Rs.85 Cr for passenger amenity works. The Zone has chalked out a strategy to ensure cleanliness all over its net work in tune with the   “Year of Cleanliness” being observed during 2007-08 as announced by the Hon’ble Minister of Railways, the General Manager elaborated.

 

   The parade was followed by a host of cultural programmes and Band display presented by Railway Protection Force personnel, students from Railway Colleges and high schools. Shri H.K.Padhee declared group cash awards to various contingents and cultural troups including Band team from Railway Girls High School.

 

The South Central Railway presented a Tableau on “Necklace Road Railway Station and MMTS Train” at the official Independence Day celebrations of the Government of Andhra Pradesh at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad which bagged the 3rd prize.  Shri P. Krishnaiah, Chief Public Relations Officer, S.C. Railway received the prize at the hands of Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

 

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Chief Public Relations Officer,

Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad

Date: 15th August, 2007