Shri Rajesh Kumar Pandey assumes charge as General Manager of Northern Railway

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): A distinguished officer of the 1989 batch of the Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers (IRSSE), Shri Rajesh Kumar Pandey has officially assumed charge as the General Manager of Northern Railway.

A native of Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, Shri Pandey brings with him rich academic credentials and vast administrative experience. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from Madan Mohan Malaviya Engineering College, Gorakhpur, and a Master’s degree (M.Tech) from IIT Delhi.

He began his illustrious career with Indian Railways as an Assistant Signal & Telecommunication Engineer in Barauni. Over the years, he has served in several key positions across the railway network, including:

Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO): As Inspection Director, where he strengthened quality assurance protocols.

East Central Railway: Served as Additional Divisional Railway Manager in Samastipur Division and as Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Division.

Western Railway: Held various senior positions and led the installation of axle counters in the Mumbai suburban section to ensure uninterrupted services during the monsoon.

Shri Pandey is widely recognized for his leadership in major infrastructure and safety initiatives. As DRM, he played a crucial role in the completion of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. He has also been a key contributor to the development and implementation of India’s indigenous Automatic Train Protection system, Kavach. Recently, while serving as Additional Member (Signal) in the Railway Board, he successfully oversaw the deployment of Kavach over a 400-kilometre rail stretch, significantly enhancing rail safety.

Vision for Northern Railway

Upon assuming charge, Shri Pandey outlined clear strategic priorities aimed at modernization and improving passenger experience:

Safety First: Strengthening safety standards across operations

Quality Service Delivery: Ensuring punctuality and reliability

Infrastructure Development: Accelerated growth with uncompromising quality

Satisfaction: Enhancing both customer experience and employee welfare

His guiding motto is: “Nation First, Customer First, Always First.”