https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Meet the First Dalit Railway Board Chairman & CEO Known for Enhancing Safety and Innovation in Indian Railways

Mr. Kumar succeeds Jaya Verma Sinha, who is retiring on August 31. Ms. Sinha has been appointed as an administrative member of the Central Administrative Tribunal. One of Mr Kumar's significant contributions is the Fog Safe Device, which he developed to enhance safety during foggy conditions.
Indian Masterminds Stories

Satish Kumar, a member of the 1986 batch of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), has assumed the office of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board today, 1st September. He will be the first Dalit to hold this prestigious position in the Railway Board’s 119-year history.

Mr. Kumar succeeds Jaya Verma Sinha, who is retiring on August 31. Ms. Sinha has been appointed as an administrative member of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT). Last year, she also made history by becoming the first woman to serve as Railway Board CEO, breaking through a significant glass ceiling.

According to an official order, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved Satish Kumar’s appointment. The order specifies that he has been appointed to the highest pay scale (pay level 17 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission).

Members of All India Railway Men’s Federation (AIRF) Welcome Mr Kumar

Mr Kumar, who is currently serving as the Member (Traction and Rolling Stock) on the Railway Board, has been elevated to the position of CEO. He officially took charge today and will hold the office until his superannuation, with the possibility of re-employment on a contract basis for the next year.

Joining the Railways in March 1988, Kumar has had a distinguished 34-year career, during which he has made significant contributions to the Indian Railways. He has served as General Manager of North Central Railway in Prayagraj and as Divisional Railway Manager for the Lucknow Division of Northern Railway from April 2017 to April 2019. During his tenure as DRM in Lucknow, a significant number of infrastructure projects were completed.

Earlier, Mr Kumar also worked in various capacities in the Jhansi Division, Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), North Eastern Railway, Gorakhpur, and Patiala Locomotive Works. He underwent training in Total Quality Management under the UNDP program in 1996 and has managed several projects throughout his career.

He holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur. Additionally, he has earned a PG Diploma in Operations Management and Cyber Law from Indira Gandhi National Open University.

Throughout his career, he has held numerous significant roles across various zones and divisions of Indian Railways. He is recognized for implementing several key reforms in the railway system. His initial assignments included working in the Jhansi Division of Eastern Railway and at Diesel Locomotive Works (BLW) in Varanasi.

Members of All India Railway Men’s Federation (AIRF) Bid Farewell to Ousted CEO Ms. Jaya

One of Satish Kumar’s significant contributions is the Fog Safe Device, which he developed to enhance safety during foggy conditions. According to a railway official, this device has become an essential tool for Indian Railways, significantly reducing risk, particularly during the winter months in northern India when visibility is often poor.

In addition, he has been actively involved with the development of the new Vande Bharat sleeper coaches and Vande Bharat Metro trains, which are set to be rolled out soon.

The path ahead will not be easy, as he will need to address challenges related to loco pilots and safety in his new role. However, he is known among officers as both a tough taskmaster and a patient listener.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
Amit-Mohan
25th Central Zonal Council Meeting: Mohan Yadav to Join CMs at Meet in Varanasi, Chaired by Amit Shah
Amit Shah
From Red Terror to Development: Amit Shah Unveils Vision & Interacts with Security Forces in Chhattisgarh, Reaffirms Goal to Eradicate Naxalism by March 2026
ITI Limited
ITI Ltd Concludes Rs200 Crore Land Deal with C-DOT, Receives Final Rs25 Crore Payment
Cochin Shipyard
Hooghly Cochin Shipyard (H-CSL) Signs Contract with Antara River Cruises for 2 Luxury Vessels on Brahmaputra - Details Inside
Indian Bureaucracy News Latest
IAS Officer Aravind Kumar and IFS Officer Anjan Kumar Mohanty Repatriated to Home Cadres - Check Full Details
Indian Bureaucracy News Latest
Key Bureaucratic Moves: Dr. Pallavi Jain Govil Gets Additional Labour Charge; Rahul Raichur Appointed PS to Minister Pralhad Joshi
Bihar Government-resized-IM
Bihar Govt Doubles Honorarium for Jeevika Workers, Cuts Interest Rates on Loans for SHGs Ahead of Polls - Details Inside
BHajan Lal Sharma
Rajasthan: 21 IAS Officers Given Addl Charges Amid Transfer of 62 Officers; Abhay Kumar Gets IGCB Chair - Check Full List Here
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-06-23 at 12.39
Retired Officers Lead 7-Day Mission to Revive Betwa River with 55 Check Dams | Video Interview
Inderjit Singh Interview Plane Crash
What ill-fated pilots of AI171 may have gone through in those 40 seconds before the crash? Intro:
IRAS Ananth Rupanagudi
IRAS Ananth Rupanagudi’s 27-Year Odyssey with Indian Railways | Exclusive Interview
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
Sanish Kumar Singh
“If you want it badly enough, you’ll find a way,” Sanish Kumar Singh AIR 8, UPSC IFS 2024 
The real interview, he says, was much more humane. “The board was conversational. The chairman opened...
Raju Wagh
When the Battlefield Became a Study Room and a Dream Took Flight
Amid IED blasts and anti-Maoist operations in Bastar, CRPF Commando Raju Wagh taught village kids, studied...
WhatsApp Image 2025-06-18 at 10.31
"I Just Wanted to Breathe Again": The Man Who Fought Death and Made It to UPSC
Struck by COVID at the peak of his UPSC prep, Devanand Telgote spent months on ECMO, unsure he'd live,...
Social Media
Tigress Arrowhead
The End of an Era: A Queen Falls - Ranthambore’s Iconic Tigress Arrowhead (T-84) Passes Away at 14, Hours After Daughter’s Relocation
Ranthambore mourns the loss of one of its fiercest and most beloved tigers, Arrowhead, the granddaughter...
Screenshot 2025-06-13 194001
Wild Elephant Disrupts Riverside Picnic, Sparks Debate on Human Encroachment; IFS Parveen Kumar Shares the Video - Watch Here!
Mr. Kaswan used the viral video, which has garnered over 1.5 lakh views, to highlight the risks of human...
Tiger jump Sundarban
Stunning Viral Video Shows Royal Bengal Tiger Making Spectacular 30-Foot Leap Across River in Sunderbans - See It Here
Retired Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Susanta Nanda shared the clip online, which quickly went...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
Amit-Mohan
25th Central Zonal Council Meeting: Mohan Yadav to Join CMs at Meet in Varanasi, Chaired by Amit Shah
Amit Shah
From Red Terror to Development: Amit Shah Unveils Vision & Interacts with Security Forces in Chhattisgarh, Reaffirms Goal to Eradicate Naxalism by March 2026
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-06-23 at 12.39
Inderjit Singh Interview Plane Crash
IRAS Ananth Rupanagudi
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT