KOLKATA: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the impact of heavy rainfall on railway operations in Odisha’s East Coast region and directed officials to step up monitoring of vulnerable stretches to ensure safe and uninterrupted train movement.Vaishnaw instructed the General Manager of South Eastern Railway (SER) to maintain close surveillance of sections prone to waterlogging and take preventive measures to minimise disruption to train services.The minister laid particular emphasis on the Rupsa–Baripada–Bangriposi and Rourkela–Bondamunda sections, directing railway authorities to deploy additional manpower and resources along these stretches.Officials have been asked to closely monitor water levels and track conditions, particularly at vulnerable locations, and remain prepared for quick intervention if the rainfall intensifies.The review comes amid heavy rainfall in parts of Odisha, raising concerns over waterlogging and its possible impact on railway tracks and train operations. The minister stressed that passenger safety and uninterrupted railway operations should remain the priority, with additional resources kept ready for deployment in rain-affected sections.
