Southern Railway celebrated the 80th Independence Day today (15.08.2026) at the Railway Stadium, Perambur, Chennai. Shri U. Subba Rao, General Manager, Southern Railway, hoisted the National Flag in the presence of Shri K. Arul Jothi, IG-cum-Principal Chief Security Commissioner, RPF, and took the salute at the parade consisting of RPF contingents, and the St. John's Ambulance Brigade.

The Independence Day programme was also graced by Shri Vipin Kumar, Additional General Manager, and Principal Heads of Departments of Southern Railway, Shri Shailendra Singh, Divisional Railway Manager/Chennai, Smt U. Lalitha Devi, President of Southern Railway Women's Headquarters Organisation, Officers & Staff and their family members, and the representatives of recognised Labour Unions and Associations of Southern Railway.

Addressing the gathering , Shri U. Subba Rao, General Manager,  highlighted the performance of Southern Railway in various facets of working during FY 2025-26 upto July 2026, and commended the yeoman service of Officers and Staff of Southern Railway, emphasising that their profound contributions continue to be a harbinger of the Zone's growth and progress.

Expressing pride as he recalled the sacrifices of the freedom fighters, the General Manager stated that it is the collective responsibility of every Indian citizen to carry their vision forward and contribute to the progress of the Nation.  Citing that Indian Railways stands out as a powerful symbol of National integration, the General Manager stated that Southern Railway, as an integral part of the transportation behemoth, continues to uphold its legacy through its commitment to safety, efficiency, reliability, passenger service and excellence.

Cultural programmes followed the Flag Hoisting and March Past that include captivating dance performances o­n patriotic themes by the students of Railway schools and Ashraya School for special children, impressive Malkhambh (Traditional Indian sports form where athletes perform gymnastics and yoga o­n a wooden pole) and Human pyramid by the RPF wing.

In commemoration of the 80th Independence Day Celebrations, Southern Railway observed the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' Campaign, hoisting monumental flags at major railway stations across the zone. In addition, the iconic rail hubs were also illuminated in tricolour, capturing the patriotic mood of the celebrations.

Shri Sushil Kumar Maurya, Chief Administrative Officer, Railway Construction Organisation, Egmore, Shri Shailendra Singh, Divisional Railway Manager, Chennai, and Shri Suvas Chandra Kar, Chief Workshop Manager, Perambur Carriage Works, hoisted the National Flag at their respective Railway offices in Chennai.

Ms.Utpal Parna Hazarika, Member (Technical), Railway Claims Tribunal, and Smt Pratibha Devendra Yadav, Chairman, Railway Recruitment Board, also hoisted the National Flag at their respective Railway offices in Chennai.

The 80th Independence Day was also celebrated widely across the six divisions, workshops and various field units of the zone.

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