Department of Space Secretary and Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Dr V. Narayanan praised Indian Railways for its role in the nation’s growth and said that being associated with the Indian Railways Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications (IRISET) is a dream for many engineers. Delivering the keynote address at the 68th Annual Day celebrations of the IRISET, a globally recognised rail training institute in Secunderabad, Dr Narayanan highlighted that rapid technological advancement will soon enable real-time monitoring of all trains on the Indian Railway network. He stressed that communication is crucial for safe train operations and noted that Isro’s satellites are playing a major role in providing the required communication support. He added that the country has the best camera on the moon and remains the first nation to achieve a soft landing on the lunar south pole. The Chairman also said Isro and Indian Railways will collaborate further in the coming years on new technological initiatives.
Earlier in a recorded message, Railway Board Chairman and CEO Satish Kumar reiterated that safety in train operations remains the highest priority. He stressed the importance of inculcating safe working habits among officers and supervisors and noted that IRISET conducts numerous training programmes not only for Railway personnel but also for private-sector professionals.
SCR general manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava urged the institute to take up initiatives in multi-skilling the workforce and improving the reliability of signalling and telecommunications assets.
