: Mumbai, 15th August, 2026

Shri Rajeev Shrivastava, General Manager, Central Railway, hoisted the National Flag on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day at the Central Railway Headquarters, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai today.

The General Manager reviewed the RPF Parade and addressed the gathering, conveying his warmest greetings to all railway personnel, their families and esteemed users. In his Independence Day address, he shared his thoughts with pride on the significant contributions of Central Railway towards the progress and development of our Nation.

Acknowledging the efforts of the employees, the General Manager said that Central Railway has achieved numerous milestones over the past year, thanks to the tireless efforts of its railway personnel. He appreciated the dedication of railway staff who work day and night in remote areas and under challenging conditions to keep the railway system safe and make invaluable contributions to its operations. Giving the highest priority to customer services, the General Manager said that punctuality remains a key challenge, while ensuring safety and security under all circumstances remains the foremost objective of Central Railway.

The General Manager, in his address, also congratulated Shri Shankar Shivswami Edle, Head Constable, RPF Zonal Cyber Cell, Central Railway, for having received the President’s Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) from the Hon’ble President of India on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day at New Delhi.

On the occasion, the General Manager expressed gratitude to the Central Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation for their various welfare activities, thanked the employees for their dedication and commitment towards their duties, and also thanked the media for effectively highlighting and presenting the achievements of Central Railway.

The General Manager announced the upgradation of 22 suburban services on the Main Line’s CSMT-Karjat/Khopoli Section from 12 Coach to 15 Coach trains, taking the total 15 Coach services on Central Railway to 54. He also added that 11 Mail and Passenger trains have been upgraded to the status of regular trains, which will benefit passengers.

The event featured a presentation by the CR RPF Dog Squad, including welcoming the General Manager, Fire Hurdle Jump, Indian Flag identification, etc. The event also featured a cultural presentation by artistes of Central Railway Cultural Academy. It is noteworthy that rains did not dampen the spirit of the performers and both presentations continued despite heavy rains.Balloons in Tricolour were also released by the General Manager, symbolising the Spirit of Freedom.

Smt. Snigdha Srivastava, President, CRWWO, along with executive members of CRWWO, Shri Prateek Goswami, Additional General Manager, Principal Heads of Departments, Divisional Railway Manager, Mumbai Division and other officials were also present on the occasion.

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Source: Central Railway / Edgar Coelho/Parshuram Kor

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