Modern Training Technologies Essential to Build Future-Ready Station Masters: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, June 19: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has emphasized the need for adopting modern training technologies to enhance the skills and capabilities of station masters, highlighting their critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and passenger-friendly railway operations.

Speaking at a railway training and capacity-building initiative, the Minister said that rapid technological advancements in the rail sector require continuous upskilling of frontline personnel. He stressed that station masters must be equipped with the latest operational knowledge, digital tools, and real-time decision-making skills to meet the evolving demands of modern railway networks.

Vaishnaw noted that advanced training modules, simulation-based learning, and technology-driven skill development programmes can significantly improve operational efficiency and service delivery across the railway system.

He underlined that investment in human resource development remains as important as investment in infrastructure, stating that a skilled workforce is essential for supporting the ongoing modernization of Indian Railways.

The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening training institutions and adopting innovative learning methods to prepare railway personnel for the future, ensuring safer operations and improved passenger experiences.