Veerasami Venkatesan is a highly accomplished railway engineering professional and technical trainer with over three decades of experience in the Indian Railways. Currently serving as Senior Section Engineer (Coaching & Wagons) at the office of the Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer (PCME), Southern Railway, he has made significant contributions to coach maintenance, inspection standards, and technical training.

Dr. Venkatesan holds a distinguished educational background with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (DME), AMIE, Master of Computer Applications (MCA), and a Ph.D. He is also a Chartered Engineer recognized by the Institution of Engineers (India) and an active committee member of the IEI Thiruvallur Local Centre.

He began his career in 1989 and joined Southern Railway in 1994 as a Junior Engineer. Over the years, he has worked in various critical areas including platform coach handling, maintenance yards, MIS, and ISO core teams. He has played an instrumental role in the ISO 9001:2000 certification of the BBQ depot and the Chennai–Mysore Shatabdi Express.

Venkatesan has earned multiple accolades for his service, including:

• 5 PCME Awards

• 1 DRM Award

• 5 Other Awards

His areas of specialization include:

• Maintenance of ICF, LHB & Vande Bharat coaches

• Wagon maintenance and inspection protocols

• Implementation and auditing of ISO quality standards

• Training programs on LHB coaches and air brake systems

• Development of technical documentation, booklets, and troubleshooting manuals

Dr. Venkatesan is also actively involved in:

• Ensuring safe and punctual train operations

• Conducting technical inspections and audits

• Preparing technical presentations for senior railway leadership

• Organizing interdepartmental coordination for special train operations

• Designing and conducting large-scale technical training for railway staff

His contributions include the preparation and circulation of technical guides and pamphlets such as:

• Troubleshooting LHB coach issues

• Brake power rules for passenger trains

• Guides on brake binding, wheel shelling, and air suspension systems

A firm believer in knowledge sharing, Dr. Venkatesan has also organized specialized training workshops, including a notable session on “Housekeeping of Railway Coaches” in collaboration with the Institute of Hotel Management, Taramani, covering staff across all six divisions.

Veerasami Venkatesan’s blend of hands-on engineering expertise, leadership in railway operations, and dedication to staff training makes him a vital asset in the development and efficiency of Indian Railways.