Itanagar, Sept 21: The Union Minister of State of Railways Shri Suresh C Angadi today reviewed theexisting railway services and also ongoing construction works that are going on in Arunachal Pradesh during a meeting with ShriSanjive Roy the General Manager of N.F.Railway and Shri N.K. Prasad and General Manager N.F.Railway at Naharlagun railway station.
While interacting with media at Naharlagun, ShriAngadi said that safety is the first priority of Indian railways and all endeavors are undertaken to ensure safe running of train. Minister also informed that on-time train running and cleanliness in railway premises are also given due importance for the benefit of railway passenger. Initiatives taken in these regards are already resulted into significant improvement in both the aspects throughout Indian Railways.
Shri Suresh C Angadi also informed that completion of all the pending/ongoing projects will be given due importance for early completion as targeted. He also informed that Hon’ble Prime Minister’s desire of improvement of connectivity of entire Northeast is being followed upon by the Indian Railways.
Earlier today Sri Suresh C Angadi also hold discussion with the Hon’bleChief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh ShriPemaKhandu about various issues connected with the development of railway infrastructure in the state. Development of tourism in Arunachal Pradesh with the involvement of railways were also discussed during the meeting.
Yesterday Union Minister of State of Railways Shri Suresh C Angadi also called on the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) and discussed about strengthening of railway network and improvement of connectivity in the state for overall economic development and strategic importance of the state.