Hitendra Malhotra appointed as Member (Traction & Rolling Stock) in Railway Board

New Delhi, India (Rail & Metro Today): Senior Indian Railway Service of Electrical Engineers (IRSEE) officer Hitendra Malhotra, a 1987-batch officer, has been selected for the post of Member (Traction & Rolling Stock) in the Railway Board. He is scheduled to assume charge on December 1, 2026.

Malhotra is currently serving as Director General (Safety) in the Railway Board. With more than 35 years of experience in Indian Railways, he brings extensive expertise in rolling stock management, railway operations, maintenance and electrical engineering.

Over his career, he has held several important leadership positions across Indian Railways and associated organisations. These include Member (Operations & Business Development) in the Railway Board, General Manager of Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW), Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Solapur Division and Chief General Manager (Rolling Stock) at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

Extensive Experience in Rolling Stock and Railway Operations

Malhotra has contributed to several initiatives aimed at improving railway technology, operational efficiency and maintenance practices. During his tenure at the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), he played an important role in driving improvements related to self-generating coaches.

His experience across railway production, rolling stock management, safety and operations is expected to be valuable in his new assignment, which covers two critical areas of railway modernisation: traction systems and rolling stock.

An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, Malhotra has also undergone leadership training at the National Defence College, further strengthening his strategic and administrative capabilities.

Key Role in Indian Railways' Modernisation

As Member (Traction & Rolling Stock), Malhotra will be part of the Railway Board's top leadership responsible for guiding policy and strategic decisions in these vital areas. His portfolio comes at a time when Indian Railways is pursuing large-scale modernisation through new-generation locomotives, advanced passenger trains, improved propulsion technologies and enhanced maintenance systems.

His appointment is expected to bring extensive operational and technical experience to the Railway Board as Indian Railways continues to strengthen its rolling stock capabilities, improve traction performance and enhance the efficiency and reliability of train operations.