NAGPUR (Metro Rail News): Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha Metro) has welcomed Shri Rajeev Tyagi as the new Director (Project) for the Nagpur Metro Rail Project. Shri Tyagi, who took over as leader on May 10th, brings a wealth of experience and a strong dedication to advancing the development of this important transit project.
Shri Rajeev Tyagi, an Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE) official from the 1989 batch, began his career as an Assistant Engineer in Katni (East), Madhya Pradesh. Throughout his tenure, he focused on track modernization and played a pivotal role in the Mumbai suburban system of Central Railway. Notably, Shri Tyagi introduced various track machines and implemented effective maintenance practices.
The esteemed officer has also served as the Chief General Manager for the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) in Mumbai. In this capacity, Shri Tyagi supervised the critical JN Port-Vaitarna Section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), DFCCIL.
Shri Rajeev Tyagi previously held the important position of Chief Engineer (Track Procurement) at South Central Railway (SCR), which led to his current appointment. He was in charge of organising and acquiring the walkway supplies for the entire SCR. He received the General Manager’s Award twice, in 1998 and 2006, as well as the esteemed Minister of Railways Award in 2008 for his outstanding efforts.
Shri Tyagi has undergone advanced management training in Singapore, track monitoring programs in Italy, urban train infrastructure systems in Germany and Denmark, and received insights into heavy haul systems in the USA.
Beyond his professional achievements, Shri Rajeev Tyagi is an enthusiastic sports lover with a special passion for cricket. As he assumes his role as Director (Project) for the Nagpur Metro Rail Project, he brings his well-rounded expertise and a spirit of sportsmanship to drive the project’s success.
The appointment of Shri Rajeev Tyagi as Director (Project) marks an important milestone for the Nagpur Metro Rail Project. With his extensive experience and dedication, it is expected that he will play a vital role in accelerating the development and ensuring the project’s timely completion.
