New Delhi, Dec 16 (Representative) Probationers of Indian Railways on Monday called on President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Addressing the officers, the President said Railways are the veritable lifeline for many people who commute to their workplaces for job or business on a day-to-day basis. “Officers of Indian Railways shoulder a big responsibility since they help people earn their livelihoods daily and the role of Railways in the life of common man remains as significant as ever” she added. President Murmu said, “Railways have promoted travel and exchange of ideas and information across the country”.
The President said ,”today with India moving ahead at national and global levels, we are witnessing greater movement of people and goods. This is going to increase in the future” “Therefore, Indian Railways should also adopt the latest digital technologies and explore new avenues to add advanced features for safer, time-saving, more convenient and high quality transportation services,” she added. The President also advised them to attend to the needs of differently-abled persons, women and the elderly and provide them a safe and convenient travel experience. She said Indian Railways has to play a key role in bridging the gaps and realising the dream of an inclusive and Atmanirbhar Bharat. The President said that aligned with the vision of New and Resurgent India, Indian Railways has taken up big developmental projects She said programmes such as PM Gati Shakti for multi-modal connectivity, high speed rail projects, Hyperloop based transport, Char Dham rail project, Setu Bharatam are going to boost industrial, commercial and tourism activities in the country.