Railway safety review directs action against poor-quality supplies

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a safety review at Rail Bhawan on 03 September 2026. The meeting directed strict action against poor-quality supplies and permanent blacklisting of suppliers in cases of deliberate negligence. Vaishnaw also called for maintenance and replacement of Overhead Equipment (OHE) components that have completed their prescribed service life, and improved workshop maintenance focusing on electrical circuits and fire safety wiring in coaches.

Key facts

• Union Minister for Railways held a detailed safety review meeting at Rail Bhawan
• Directions issued on 03 SEP 2026
• Strict action directed in cases of poor-quality supplies
• Permanent blacklisting of suppliers in cases of deliberate negligence
• Directions for Overhead Equipment maintenance and replacement at locations where components have completed prescribed service life
• Directions to improve workshop maintenance with special attention to coaches' electrical circuits and fire safety wiring

Sources

• Ashwini Vaishnaw Gives Directions for Improvement of Railway Safety, Technical and Maintenance-related Deficiencies