Mona Srivastava is a distinguished 1998 Batch IRSE (Indian Railway Service of Engineers) officer with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in civil engineering and railway operations. She holds a B.E. in Civil Engineering, an M.Tech in Water Resources Engineering from IIT Delhi, and an MBA from FMS Delhi. Additionally, she is an IGBC Accredited Professional (AP), bringing specialized knowledge in sustainable and green building practices.
Currently serving as Chief Engineer for Railway Safety Works at North Western Railway, Mona has led and managed a wide range of large-scale projects, contributing to the development, modernization, and safety of railway infrastructure.
Key Expertise and Contributions:
Planning, Management & Execution: Led major modernization projects at New Delhi, Anand Vihar, and Bijwasan stations in Delhi. These stations were developed into world-class facilities under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models using Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) principles.
Asset Management & Maintenance: Managed the maintenance of critical railway operational assets, including tracks, station buildings, and bridges, ensuring safety and efficiency in train operations.
Capacity Enhancement Projects: Played a pivotal role in planning and executing railway capacity enhancement projects such as new lines, doublings, grade separators (ROBs/RUBs), station remodeling, and infrastructure upgradations in workshops and railway colonies.
Bridge Engineering: Specialized in the planning, design, and construction of complex bridges, including steel bridges, pre-stressed concrete bridges, and bow string bridges adhering to both Indian and international codes.
Green Building Expertise: Leveraged her IGBC accreditation to apply sustainable planning and design practices to residential facilities and railway stations, enhancing the environmental impact of projects.
Notable Projects:
- Rohtak Elevated Track (Haryana): Successfully planned, designed, and executed the first elevated railway track in Rohtak.
- EPC Project for Indian Railways: Led the Rohtak-Meham-Hansi project, marking the first successful Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project for Indian Railways.
- Pre-Engineered Building: Delivered the first Pre-Engineered Building at Tilak Bridge for Northern Railway.
Master Planning:
- Spearheaded the Master Planning for upgrading over 150 Amrit Stations on Northern Railway, incorporating innovations and standardizations in station design and passenger amenities to enhance the overall experience for travelers.
Publications:
- Authored numerous technical papers and contributed to the development of the First Construction Manual of Indian Railways, furthering the body of knowledge in the sector.
Mona Srivastava’s exceptional career is marked by her innovative approaches, commitment to safety, and excellence in the planning, design, and execution of critical railway projects across India.
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