The Indian Railways on Friday i.e. 13th January announced its decision to redesignate the post of ‘Guard’ as ‘Train Manager’ with immediate effect. It issued an order to all the General Managers across zones.
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Search trainsAccording to a Rail Ministry source, the demand was that the existing designation train guard has become outdated. It was also said that in today’s society, the common man thinks that he/she may be a guard in some private firm.
See the official tweet here:
Indian Railways has decided to redesignate the post of “Guard” as “Train Manager” with immediate effect.
The revised designation is more in consonance with their existing duties & responsibilities and will improve the motivation level of Guards now Train Managers. pic.twitter.com/dNSsnYormd
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) January 14, 2022
As a Train Guard is virtually in charge of the train, therefore their new designation as the ‘Train Manager’ is quite appropriate. This “would be a dignified designation for them without any financial implication, so that they can also lead a respectful life in the society,” as per the statement by the Rail Ministry.
Even though this change in designation will not entail any change in the pay levels, method of recruitment, existing duties and responsibilities, seniority and avenues of promotion, the decision adds respect to their posts.
As per the order, Assistant Guard will now be ‘Assistant Passenger Train Manager’ and Goods Guard will be ‘Goods Train Manager.’ A Senior Passenger Guard will be the ‘Senior Passenger Train Manager,’ while a Mail/Express Train Guard will be referred to as the ‘Mail/Express Train Manager.’
The move is expected to improve the motivation level of the Guards, who are now known as Train Managers.
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