Uttar Pradesh’s upper house witnessed a stirring demand Friday as Leader of the House Vijay Bahadur Pathak invoked Rule 111 to propose transforming Lucknow’s IRTIM into the ‘Atal Bihari Vajpayee Railway Transport Management National Academy’—a nod to the iconic leader’s foundational contributions.
Under the current administration, Uttar Pradesh railways have surged ahead with Amrit Bharat redeveloping 157 stations, premium makeovers for Gorakhpur, Lucknow, and Varanasi stations, high-speed connectivity drives, extensive broad-gauge expansions, and rapid strides in Namo Bharat Rapid Rail alongside Meerut Metro.
This elite institute trains IRTS officers and stands as the primary academy for IRMS/Traffic personnel, earning acclaim with its 18-year track record and elite four-star rating from central evaluators.
Vajpayee’s personal imprint is profound: he initiated construction in 2001 and inaugurated it in 2003. Pathak argued that renaming during his birth centenary is imperative to salute his enduring impact. He implored the state to expedite the proposal to New Delhi, ensuring this tribute materializes as a beacon of national pride.