Chief Public Relation Officer - Shri Shashi kant Tripathi

Shri Shashi kant Tripathi, an Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer of 2009 Civil Services batch, is Chief Public Relations Officer of North Central Railway since 05.08.2024. Earlier, Shri Tripathi was looking after the responsibility of Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (Goods)/Prayagaraj.

Shri Shashi kant Tripathi is originally from Chitrakoot and has done his graduation from Allahabad University and post graduation from JNU Delhi. Shri Shashi kant Tripathi  is a dynamic officer and has worked on many important posts in Northern Railway and North Central Railway. Shri Shashi kant Tripathi started his railway service as Assistant Divisional Operations Manager in Ferozpur Division of Northern Railway in 2012. Shri Tripathi over NCR worked as Deputy Chief Operations Manager/FOIS/North Central Railway/Headquarters, Senior Divisional Operations Manager/Goods in Agra Division, Senior Divisional Operations Manager and Senior Divisional Commercial Manager in Jhansi Division. Shri Shashi kant Tripathi was awarded the 2021 National Award for his excellent work towards mobility and loading of sand, flyash and millet goods in Jhansi Division.

Public Relations Department – North Central Railway

The Public Relations Department of North Central Railway is the official communication arm of the zone, responsible for building transparent, timely, and credible engagement with the media and the public. The department highlights the railway’s initiatives, achievements, passenger services, and safety efforts across print, electronic, and digital platforms.

The department plays a vital role in information dissemination through regular press releases in both Hindi and English, ensuring accurate and prompt communication across print, electronic, and digital media. It coordinates and covers events held across the zone, manages official social media platforms, and provides real-time updates on operational, developmental, and passenger-centric activities. The PR team also ensures timely circulation of ministry-driven campaigns and national communication priorities, in line with official directives.

The department also publishes the zonal newsletter 'Pratyush', prepares special messages of the General Manager on national occasions, designs information booklets, and contributes content to Indian Railways publications. In addition, it undertakes the production of documentaries and coffee table books to chronicle the heritage, milestones, and progressive journey of NCR. It also carries out public awareness and outreach initiatives through mobile publicity vans, video messages, SMS alerts, radio jingles, and television advertisements, with special emphasis on rail safety and passenger awareness.

Through structured communication and consistent outreach, the Public Relations Department works to strengthen public trust and ensure effective dissemination of information across North Central Railway.

The Department is headed by Chief Public Relations Officer. Currently Shri Shashi Kant Tripathi is CPRO/NCR