Jammu, Jan 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with Indian Railway Management Service (IRMS) Officer Trainees at Lok Bhavan, exhorting them to develop technology-inspired railway infrastructure as India’s “circulatory system” driving economic growth and national unity.
Emphasizing data analytics for smarter operations, LG Sinha highlighted how passenger, freight, and operational data can optimize resource allocation, enhance safety, and improve demand forecasting. “Smart technology will transform Indian Railways into a passenger-first mobility powerhouse,” he stated.
The LG underscored freight sector reforms through dedicated corridors, modern logistics terminals, and digital platforms to reduce costs and boost competitiveness. He stressed multimodal connectivity linking rail with roads as essential for India’s expanding economy.
Addressing trainees on Bharat Darshan tour to J&K, LG Sinha urged keeping national interest paramount in every decision to build a developed India by 2047. Principal Secretary Dr Mandeep Bhandari and IRMS course directors attended the session.
