Overview
- He was found unwell early Tuesday and was declared dead at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai, officials said.
- Vijay Kumar had taken charge as Central Railway general manager on October 1 after a 35-year rail career.
- Western Railway general manager Vivek Kumar Gupta has been assigned additional charge of Central Railway to ensure continuity.
- Last rites are scheduled Wednesday morning at the Chandanwadi crematorium in south Mumbai, according to railway officials.
- The former CLW head oversaw a record 700 locomotives in 2024–25 and contributed to high-speed and rolling-stock projects.