Satish Kumar becomes first Dalit chairman of Railway Board

Indian Railway Management Service officer Satish Kumar has been appointed as the chairman and chief executive officer of the Railway Board, officials said Tuesday.This makes him the first chairman and CEO from the Scheduled Castes in the board’s history, senior officials of the Railway Board said.Kumar’s appointment will be effective from September 1.Kumar, an officer of the 1986 batch of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), has made significant contributions to Indian Railways throughout his illustrious career, spanning over 34 years, according to the Railway Board.

Kumar began his career in Indian Railways in March 1988, and since then, he has served in various pivotal roles across different zones and divisions, bringing innovation, efficiency, and safety improvements to the railway system.Railways, Satish Kumar was recently appointed as the Member (Traction and Rolling Stock – MTRS).