Shri Sukhmal Chand Jain, IRSE, AM/L&A, Railway Board, assumed additional charge as new Chairman & Managing Director of RVNL from 1st September 2025. With over three decades of experience in railway engineering, operations, safety, and policy, Shri S.C. Jain’s expertise will lead RVNL’s infrastructure expansion and modernization.
Introduction:
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a key public sector undertaking driving railway infrastructure projects across India, has appointed Shri Sukhmal Chand Jain as its new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD). He assumed charge on 1st September 2025, while continuing in his existing role as IRSE, AM/L&A, Railway Board. Shri Jain’s appointment comes at a crucial time when RVNL is spearheading transformative projects in railways, metro systems, and high-capacity corridors.
Professional Background and Education:
Shri Jain belongs to the 1988 batch of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE). A civil engineering graduate from Pantnagar University (1987) and a post-graduate in M.Tech. from IIT Delhi (1989), he has consistently combined technical excellence with visionary leadership. Over the last 35 years, his career has spanned construction, maintenance, safety, bridge research, and strategic policy formulation.
Key Career Milestones:
- Divisional Railway Manager, Delhi (2019–2021): Managed one of the busiest railway divisions, overseeing heavy passenger and freight traffic. He played a vital role in deploying Covid coaches and running Oxygen Special trains, ensuring uninterrupted emergency services during the pandemic.
- Executive Director, Ministry of Railways (2015–2019): Handled national-level infrastructure policies and coordinated with central and state governments. Represented Indian Railways in international forums, including events in Bangkok and Beijing on transport corridor development.
- Bridge Directorate, RDSO Lucknow (2004–2009): Contributed to crucial bridge research and advanced studies on heavy load-bearing bridges. Attended global workshops in Finland, Japan, and China to bring in international expertise.
- Principal Chief Engineer, NCR Prayagraj (2023–2025): Directed safety-related infrastructure works and successfully delivered railway projects for Maha Kumbh with precision.
- Principal Chief Safety Officer, Western Railway: Implemented advanced safety measures and reinforced operational reliability across critical zones.
Global Exposure and Contributions:
Shri Jain has represented Indian Railways at several international platforms. He has undertaken visits to Japan, Finland, Malaysia, Singapore, China, and Thailand, gaining insights into global railway systems. His exposure to high-speed rail technologies, bridge innovations, and management practices adds significant value to his leadership at RVNL.
Vision for RVNL:
With RVNL executing projects critical to India’s railway modernization—ranging from electrification and doubling of tracks to metro rail construction and high-speed rail collaborations—Shri Jain’s appointment is expected to accelerate project delivery and ensure global standards in execution. His focus on safety, innovation, and efficiency aligns with Indian Railways’ broader vision of sustainable and passenger-centric growth.
Conclusion:
Shri Sukhmal Chand Jain’s appointment as CMD of RVNL is a strategic move to boost leadership in the company. With decades of multiple railway experience, international exposure, and proven expertise, he is expected to steer RVNL towards achieving its ambitious goals of infrastructure expansion, safety improvement, and technological development in India’s railway sector.
Source: RVNL – Press Release
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