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ALLAHABAD: A review meeting regarding the various ongoing projects of the North Central Railway was organised at NCR headquarters in Subedarganj on Friday.

Addressing the meeting, general manager of NCR Alok Johri observed that the progress of the ongoing projects compared to last year is better but there is need for accelerating the pace to complete the projects within the stipulated time frame work.

He laid stress on acceleration in implementing the ongoing work of automatic signalling of Allahabad-Mughalsarai and Aligarh-Ghaziabad sections. He also advised for preparing the plan for decongestion of station yard of Allahabad and Agra. Further, there is need for improvement in works relating to the stations of Subedarganj, Cheoki, Eidgah and Agra Fort stations, he said.

He also observed that works related to safety at the level crossings should be conducted on a priority basis and work on construction of 25 ROBs (Railway Overbridges) and 75 limited height subways should also be completed in this financial year.

He said, "The officers should undertake steps for the safety and security of the staff deputed at the work field. Better co-ordination between the different departments is also needed."

Participating in the meeting, principal chief engineer Satish Kumar instructed for preparation of the engineering scale plan for the projects of the next year.

Before start of the meeting, principal chief engineer Satish Kumar welcomed the general manager Alok Johri. During the meeting, works relating to construction department, IRPMU and open line were also discussed. During the meeting, all heads of departments, divisional railway managers of Allahabad, Agra and Jhansi divisions were present.