- Railway personnel take a pledge of unity and integrity on the occasion of National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas).
Shri Tarun Prakash, General Manager of South East Central Railway, conducted a detailed inspection of the Vande Bharat Maintenance Depot in Bilaspur today, October 31, 2026. He closely examined the functionality, efficiency, and operational systems of the various machines, equipment, and automated systems installed at the depot. He also sought detailed information from the concerned officials and supervisors regarding their operation and maintenance. He placed special emphasis on ensuring the smooth and safe operation of all machinery and equipment in strict compliance with safety standards.
During the inspection, the General Manager also reviewed the state-of-the-art automatic coach washing plant installed at the depot. A live demonstration of the washing process for a Vande Bharat Express rake was conducted in his presence. While assessing the plant’s efficiency and the automated washing procedure, he stressed the importance of effectively utilizing the modern facilities available at the depot.
Subsequently, on the occasion of National Unity Day—the birth anniversary of the ‘Iron Man’ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel—General Manager Shri Tarun Prakash administered a pledge to the officers and staff from the headquarters and the division. The personnel pledged to uphold the nation’s unity, integrity, and security, and to perform their duties with complete dedication and commitment to further strengthen national unity.
Present on the occasion were Additional General Manager Shri Vijay Kumar Sahu, Divisional Railway Manager Shri Rakesh Ranjan, along with other senior officers, officials, and staff members from the headquarters and the Bilaspur division.