Shri Vipin Kumar, IRSE (1988 batch), has taken charge as the new Additional General Manager (AGM) of Southern Railway.
A senior officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers, Shri Vipin Kumar brings with him over three decades of extensive experience in diverse technical and managerial roles across multiple railway zones, including South Central, Northern, South Western, South Eastern, Eastern, and North Central Railways. Throughout his illustrious career, he has led several major infrastructure projects spanning railways, metros, highways, and tunnels, showcasing his expertise in multi-disciplinary project execution.
Before his present assignment, Shri Vipin Kumar served as Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) of North Central Railway. Earlier, he also held key positions such as Senior Deputy General Manager (SDGM) in Eastern Railway and Principal Chief Engineer at the Rail Wheel Factory, Bengaluru.
An alumnus of Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, he holds a postgraduate degree in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Shri Vipin Kumar succeeds Shri Kaushal Kishore, who superannuated in August 2025.