Jammu, Oct 23 (KNS): The Jammu Railway Division has re-engaged retired railway employees in its commercial and operating departments for the first time since its formation in 2025, in a move aimed at strengthening passenger services and train operations.

According to railway officials, 19 retired employees have joined the Commercial Department, while six have been deployed in the Operating Department.

The re-engaged personnel will assist with ticketing, reservations, passenger grievance redressal, station management and train operations.

Officials said the additional workforce is expected to help manage passenger rush during the festive season, particularly at busy railway stations.

In the Commercial Department, the retired employees will support ticketing and reservation services and help address passenger complaints.

Those deployed in the Operating Department will assist with train movements, shunting operations and station management.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The railway administration said the experienced personnel would also guide younger employees in handling operational responsibilities.

The selection process was conducted by a three-member committee comprising Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal, Senior Divisional Operations Manager Aarish Bansal and Senior Personnel Officer Seema V Verma under the supervision of Divisional Railway Manager Vivek Kumar.

The division said the initiative was intended to strengthen existing manpower and improve the functioning of essential railway services.

However, the official statement mentioned 24 selected employees while separately reporting 19 re-engagements in the Commercial Department and six in the Operating Department, taking the departmental total to 25. (KNS)