August 15th 2023.
The 77th Independence Day of our beloved nation was celebrated with great fervor on Western Railway with the National Flag hoisted by Ashok Kumar Misra, the General Manager of Western Railway at the Western Railway Headquarters Office in Churchagte. On this august occasion, Misra inspected the ceremonial parade of the RPF and addressed the gathering by extending his greetings to the Railwaymen and their families.
At the start of the function, GM Ashok Kumar Misra was welcomed by P C Sinha, IG-cum-Principal Chief Security Commissioner of Western Railway. Kshama Misra, President of Western Railway’s Women Welfare Organization, Prakash Butani, Additional General Manager of Western Railway, Principal Heads of Departments and other senior railway officers were present.
In his Independence Day Message, Misra briefed the gathering on the achievements and milestones accomplished by Western Railway recently. He also stated that we are paying homage and tributes to the freedom fighters, martyrs, and heroes of the freedom struggle movement who helped to gain Independence for our Motherland. Misra concluded his address by motivating the staff to continue with the hard work and strive for excellence. This will help to take Western Railway to new heights.
Misra also congratulated the RPF personnel of Western Railway - Himmat Singh Nathawat, Sub-Inspector, Special Intelligence Branch, Mumbai and Bhunesh Kumar Srivastava, Assistant Sub-Inspector, Bhuj, for receiving the prestigious Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
On this auspicious occasion, Kshama Misra - President of Western Railway Women's Welfare Organization, donated utility items like Stainless Steel Hot Plate with Puffer & Casserole to Jagjivan Ram Hospital which was handed to Dr. Hafeezunnisa, Principal Chief Medical Director of Western Railway.
The celebration was further heightened by the presentation of a short film titled “Azadi ke Rang Paschim Railway ke Sang” that showcased the achievements and extraordinary milestones accomplished by Western Railway. This was followed by an anthem made in collaboration with Radio City titled “Meri Maati, Mera Desh; Maati ko Naman, Veeron ka Vandan” and cultural programme with several patriotic songs and dance performances.
To further boost its capacity, Western Railway announced that 49 local trains will transition into 15-car setup. This will increase the capacity by 25%, thus providing more comfort to the passengers.
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