Indian Railways will confer the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar–2025 on 100 officers and employees in recognition of their exemplary service and outstanding contributions to the organisation. The award ceremony will be held on January 9, at the India International Convention & Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi).
The awards will be presented by Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw. The event will also be attended by Ministers of State V. Somanna and Ravneet Singh, along with Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board Satish Kumar, Members of the Railway Board, and General Managers of various Railway Zones and Production Units.
A total of 100 awardees have been selected for the Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar–2025, representing a wide range of achievements including innovation, operational efficiency, safety and security, revenue augmentation, timely completion of projects, and excellence in sports.
Seventeen officers and employees will be honoured for introducing innovations, improved processes, and procedures that enhanced productivity, optimised resource utilisation, and reduced expenditure. Twenty-two railway personnel will be recognised for acts of exceptional courage and selfless service, performed in disregard of personal safety to protect lives and railway property.
Fourteen officers and staff members will receive awards for their contributions to revenue augmentation and vigilance efforts, including measures to curb ticketless travel, theft, and other malpractices. Nineteen employees will be honoured for excellence in operations, safety, asset maintenance, and protection of railway infrastructure.
Sixteen officers and employees will be recognised for completing major railway projects within record timelines, contributing to infrastructure development and capacity enhancement. Ten awardees will be honoured for outstanding performance across diverse functional areas, while two sportspersons will be recognised for achieving national and international distinction and bringing laurels to Indian Railways.
In addition to individual awards, 26 Shields will be presented to the best-performing Railway Zones across various categories, acknowledging institutional excellence and overall performance.
The list of awardees includes personnel who ensured safe and uninterrupted railway operations during major events such as the Mahakumbh, officers who played a key role in maintaining services during Operation Sindoor, and teams that introduced advanced Ballast Cleaning Machines in challenging sections to improve track safety, ride quality, and long-term maintenance efficiency.
