Tata Steel brands Steel Express to mark 100 years of Jamshedpur

As part of 100 years of naming of the city as Jamshedpur, Tata Steel flagged off ‘Jamshedpur on Rails’ by branding Steel Express from Tatanagar on Tuesday. The Steel Express that runs between Tatanagar and Howrah, will exhibit the legacy, culture and journey milestones of the steel city under the theme of ‘Jamshedpur on Rails’.

The inaugural event, held on Platform No. 1 at the Tatanagar Railway Station, was attended by Chhatrasal Singh, Divisional Railway Manager, Chakradharpur, as the chief guest and Anand Sen, president, TQM & Steel Business, Tata Steel as the guest of honour.

“The city, originally a village called Sakchi, was renamed as Jamshedpur by Lord Chelmsford (Viceroy of India between 1916-21) in 1919 in the honour of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, founder of the Tata group. The same year saw the Railway Station being re-named as Tatanagar. Now, the branded Steel Express will carry a wide range of information on Jamshedpur city on the outer body of the coaches. This is aimed at helping citizens and railway commuters understand and appreciate the role and significance of Jamshedpur city in the larger fabric of India’s history and its role in nation building,” said an official.

In his address, Mr. Chhatrasal Singh, Divisional Railway Manager, Chakradharpur, said: “It is a matter of great pride and happiness that this year, we are celebrating 100 years of Jamshedpur. There is no better occasion than for the celebration to be happening in the precinct of the Railway Station named after the Founder of the Tata Group…Today Jamshedpur is a bustling metropolitan town. Every year, the Railways have endeavoured to increase the services and the quality of services in this area. It is heartening to know that the Steel Express which serves as a gateway for the entire area, has been branded with the theme of Celebrating 100 years of Jamshedpur. I am grateful to Tata Steel for having taken up this theme”.

Speaking on the occasion, Anand Sen, president, TQM & Steel Business, Tata Steel, said: “The Steel Express is a perfect example of the role Indian Railways plays in the life of almost every citizen. By connecting two of the most important cities in eastern India, the Steel Express is indeed a lifeline for both citizens and businesses like Tata Steel. In many ways, this train is an integral part of Jamshedpur. We are delighted to share the story of Jamshedpur through this uniquely branded Steel Express.”