The Chairperson and CEO of the

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is the administrative head of the

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, which functions under the overall control of the

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through the

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. The chairperson also serves as ex-officio Principal Secretary to the Government of India for the Ministry of Railways.

History

British Raj

The

was constituted in 1922, with a Chief Commissioner of Railways as its head, who was solely responsible to the Government for decisions on technical matters and for advising the Government on matters of policy.

After Independence

In April, 1951 the post of chief commissioner was abolished and the seniormost functional member was appointed the chairman of the board.

List of heads of Indian Railways

Chief Commissioners of Railway, 1922–51

Chairperson Railway Board, 1951–present

References

- {{Indian Railways Ministry of Railways (India) Indian Railways officers Chairpersons of the Railway Board