Ritesh Kumar, Track Maintainer of Bhotpatti station receiving award.
Guwahati, February 28 (MExN): Two railway staff – Ritesh Kumar, Track Maintainer, Bhotpatti and Nanda Kishore, Station Master, Altagram – were awarded by Rajiv Rajvanshi, Principal Chief Engineer, NF Railway for “showing exceptional devotion towards duty.”
A press release from Chief Public Relations Officer, NF Railway recounted that on January 12, 2018, Ritesh Kumar while performing duty as Gateman at Level Crossing gate no. NJ-9 between Maynaguri Road – New Changrabandha noticed that the wheel of wagon no - WRBCN 993205 was red. He immediately informed Station Master of New Changrabandha and the train was controlled there. The wagon was detected ‘Hot Axle’ and detached thus averting a probable mishap, the release said.
In recognition of his service for preventing accident, he was awarded a cash award of Rs.2,000/- along with a certificate, it was informed.
Meanwhile, Nanda Kishore, Station Master of Altagram station under Alipurduar Division, while performing duty on November 6, 2017 noticed smoke coming out from wheel of 15636 Dn. He immediately reported the matter to Station Master of Betgara station and Divisional control. The train was controlled at Maynaguri station. Brake binding was detected and released by Loco Pilot & Guard averting a probable mishap, the release added.
In recognition of his meritorious service for preventing accident, he was awarded cash of Rs.2, 500/- along with a certificate, the release said.
