People, Positions and Obituaries · 9 January 2026
Ashwini Vaishnaw conferred 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar on 100 rail officials
Exam-focused facts from the 9 January 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw conferred the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar on 100 employees and officers for their exemplary service.
- The awardees include personnel who played a critical role in ensuring safe and seamless Railway operations during large-scale events such as the Mahakumbh.
- 26 Shields were awarded to the best-performing Railway Zones across various categories, acknowledging their outstanding achievements and overall excellence.
- Officers were also recognised for contributions during Operation Sindoor and for introducing advanced Ballast Cleaning Machines in difficult sections.