Overview

• A government order dated August 27, 2025 approves extending Satish Kumar’s tenure for one year from September 1, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
• His original term as Chairman and CEO was due to end on August 31, 2025.
• Kumar became the Railway Board’s first chairman from the scheduled castes upon his initial appointment on September 1, 2024.
• An IRSME officer from the 1986 batch, he began his rail career in March 1988 and has served across multiple zones, divisions, and production units.
• Before leading the Board, he was Member, Traction and Rolling Stock, and officials credit him with work on the Fog Safe Device that aids operations in low visibility.