New Delhi (Metro Rail News): Shri Hitendra Malhotra, an esteemed officer of the Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) from the 1987 batch, has been appointed as Member (Operations & Business Development) on the Railway Board.
With over 35 years of service, Shri Malhotra brings a profound understanding of railway operations, rolling stock, and project management.
Academic Accomplishments
Shri Malhotra is an alumnus of the University of Roorkee (now IIT Roorkee), where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Distinguished Career Journey in Indian Railway
Shri Hitendra Malhotra has held several key positions during his extensive career in Indian Railways.. His roles and responsibilities include:
- General Manager, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW):
As the General Manager of Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), he was responsible for overseeing locomotive production and operational efficiency. - Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Solapur, Central Railway:
Supervised the operations of the Solapur division - Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO):
At RDSO, he focused on standardizing designs and improving the reliability of self-generating coaches - Deputation to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC):
During his deputation to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), he served as Chief General Manager (Rolling Stock).
Vision for the Future
As Member (Operations & Business Development), Shri Malhotra is instrumental in guiding Indian Railways toward modernisation. His experience in optimising operations, enhancing rolling stock reliability, and managing cross-functional teams aligns perfectly with the vision of transforming Indian Railways into a more efficient network.