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Shri Manoj Kumar Rajpal

Senior Professor of Civil Engineering

Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management, Lucknow

ABOUT ME

With 30 years of experience in the Indian Railways, I have developed a unique blend of professional, managerial, and technical expertise, complemented by research and design skills. Throughout my career, spanning field units, Zonal Headquarters, RDSO, and RITES, I have earned a reputation for hard work, sincerity, and innovative thinking. My extensive experience allows me to contribute meaningful insights across multiple railway domains.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)

Branch: Civil
College: REC Calicut

Master of Technology (M.Tech)

(Geotechnical Engineering)
College: IIT Kanpur

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

College: Lucknow University

EXPERIENCE

  • I have significant experience in contract management across large-scale railway projects, managing them from the planning stage through to final completion: MEJA Thermal Project, Harduaganj Thermal Project, JVUNL Project (Etah), Obra Thermal Project, Panki Thermal Power Project, Multiple Northern Coalfields Ltd. projects.
  • I have also contributed to research work at RDSO, particularly in formation design.
  • My career reflects a strong combination of practical field experience and academic depth, supported by multiple advanced degrees.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Best paper award in Indian Permanent Way Engineers Seminar (Nov 2023)
  • Best Shield for Geotechnical Laboratory, RDSO (2022)
  • General Manager Award (1999, 2010)

PUBLISHMENTS

Technical Papers presented in IPWE Seminar

  1. Up gradation of Existing Formation and Bridge approaches for traffic regime of Higher Speed and Heavier Axle Load --- Awarded best paper
    Published in: February,2023
  2. Modern Techniques for investigation and stabilisation for Rock/ Soil slopes in Cuttings for Railways.
    Published in: November,2023

Indian Railway Technical Bulletin

  1. Design & Construction of Mechanically Stabilised Earth Walls.
    Published in: June,2022
  2. Geosynthetics and its application in Railway Formation
    Published in:September,2022
  3. Methodology and Design Aspects of Reinforced Soil (RS) Walls
    Published in: March,2025
  4. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Technology for Monitoring Health of Track Ballast Bed.
    Published in: June,2025