TECHNICAL STUDY TOUR OF KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA STUDENTS TO ELECTRIC LOCO SHED, VISAKHAPATNAM
Sixty students from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Waltair, participated today in a technical study tour at the Electric Loco Shed (ELS), Visakhapatnam, organized by the Personnel branch of Waltair Division under the supervision of Senior Divisional Electrical Engineer (TRS), Shri B. Shanmukha Rao. This initiative was guided by Divisional Railway Manager, Shri Lalit Bohra, offering an immersive experience into the advanced railway operations managed at ELS.
To enhance the learning experience, the students were divided into six groups, each exploring various sections of the Electric Loco Shed renowned for its intensive locomotive maintenance. Senior Section Engineers and technical staff engaged students with practical demonstrations and hands-on exposure, encouraging active participation and inquiry into the technical aspects of railway functioning.
Throughout the tour, students actively interacted with guides, posing insightful questions and gaining clarity on crucial railway technologies and practices. Shri Shanmukha Rao delivered an overview highlighting the diverse activities of the shed, emphasizing its role in ensuring on-time train operations and its achievements in railway maintenance and safety systems.
At the end of the tour, students and accompanying faculty expressed gratitude to the ELS team for their comprehensive guidance and patient explanations. The principal and teachers accompanying the group commended the educational value of the visit and the commitment shown by the shed officials in fostering technical curiosity among young learners.
