CH KRISHNA MURTHY

[email protected] • +91-9490782765 | +91-7007338977
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/krishna-murthy-ab755134

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Senior Railway Track Manager with 13.8+ years of experience in planning, execution, and maintenance of railway infrastructure across RVNL, DFCCIL, MRIDC, and private industrial sidings. Demonstrated expertise in concept-to-commissioning of BG lines, including DPR/FSR preparation, BOQ, tendering, vendor management, and railway liaisoning. Executed 200+ km of BG track, including ballastless track systems for wagon loading and tippler sidings, using mechanized (NTC) and semi-mechanized methods. Recognized for zero-accident execution, efficient stakeholder coordination, and on-time delivery of critical railway projects.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Manager (Rail)
10/2022 - Present
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Limited
• Led concept-to-commissioning of new BG siding connecting Nuvoco cement plant to Tata siding line for inward and outward cement logistics.
• Executed ballastless track works in railway sidings for wagon tippler & loading systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Managed FSR/DPR approvals, BOQ preparation, tender floating, vendor finalization, and liaisoning with Indian Railways.
• Supervised P-way, Civil, OHE & S&T teams ensuring works adhered to safety and quality norms.
• Reviewed DPR, ESP, L-sections, SIP, Sectioning, and LOP drawings for technical accuracy.
• Planned and checked earthwork, ballast quality, turnout laying, OHE mast erection, and track parameter compliance.
• Coordinated with multiple departments to achieve timely project completion and block permissions.
• Handled SAP operations (PO/PR, WBS), budgeting, vendor billing, and material procurement.
Assistant Manager (Track Execution & Planning)
04/2021 - 09/2022
Maharashtra Railway Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC)
• Reviewed contractor submissions including drawings, vendor approvals, and QAPs for track materials (Rails, Sleepers, Ballast, Fastenings).
• Checked track works, turnout installations, and ensured ballast and rail quality per RDSO specifications.
• Established and commissioned NTC depot for handling rail and sleeper logistics.
• Coordinated IR connection commissioning for 260m rail panels through BFR rakes.
• Verified ESPs, alignment data, and method statements ensuring compliance with design specifications.
Assistant Manager (Track Works)
05/2018 - 04/2021
Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
• Managed track depots, sleeper plants, and rail handling through rake operations.
• Planned and executed track laying using NTC machines and turnout installation for DFCCIL freight corridor. Executed construction of ballastless track in Tunnel.
• Ensured compliance with RDSO and DFCCIL quality standards through systematic inspections.
• Commissioned sleeper plant and depot with IR connectivity for handling rails, sleepers, and ballast.
Track Engineer
04/2016 - 05/2018
SYSTRA India Pvt. Ltd.
• Reviewed alignment and yard drawings, ensuring field implementation as per approved methodology.
• Conducted inspection of sleeper production, rail quality, and ballast gradation.
• Supervised track laying of 80 km using NTC machines and turnout installation (1 in 12 & 1 in 8½).
• Verified AT welding and Flash Butt welding parameters and commissioning of NTC depots.
Junior Engineer
04/2012 - 04/2016
Nagarjuna Construction Company Ltd (NCCL)
• Executed 30 km of BG track laying, alignment, distressing, and welding works. Executed Ballastless track near salamatpur.
• Handled Flash Butt Welding Machine, TTM operations, and CRS inspections.
• Commissioned three stations including pre-NI and NI works.
• Prepared daily and monthly progress reports and verified contractor RA bills.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Technology
01/2012
JNTUK
Intermediate
01/2008
Nalanda Junior College
SSC
01/2006
Flora Public School

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

RDSO / IRPWM Standards and Laying of Turnouts
Railway Safety & Quality Management
Project Management Tools (SAP, AutoCAD, MS Office)