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Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, recently held a meeting at Pakistan Railways Headquarters in Lahore to assess the performance of the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Departments.
During the session focused on Civil Engineering, Minister Abbasi voiced serious concerns about the current inspection processes. He questioned the effectiveness of relying on paperwork alone, cautioning that such practices could lead to tragic consequences. He emphasized that he would personally file a complaint in the event of any incident caused by negligence.
Referencing the investigation into the Khanewal incident, Abbasi stated that the findings would serve as a strong warning to prevent future negligence. He mandated immediate emergency inspections of all railway bridges and passenger underpasses throughout the country. Furthermore, he instructed the Additional General Manager Infrastructure to prioritize officer training and emphasized the importance of accountability at all levels. He also announced deadlines for specific improvements, including getting the escalators at Lahore Railway Station running by June 25th and transitioning 155 railway stations to solar power by the end of the year.
In a follow-up meeting addressing the Mechanical Engineering Department, Minister Abbasi criticized the department’s failure to install air-conditioning units in German coaches, noting that officers had prioritized Eid holidays instead. He questioned how they could enjoy holidays while passengers endured subpar coach conditions. He insisted that improving passenger facilities was paramount, even if it required officers to work extended hours. He threatened to shut down operations in officers’ offices if train air-conditioning systems continued to fail.
Abbasi directed all officers to conduct on-site inspections of the coaches’ condition and ordered the transfer of any who failed to comply. He demanded improved performance from railway workshops and clarified that 69 locomotives would not be scrapped but rather restored to operational status. He set a delivery target of 820 freight wagons by December 31st and stressed that freight operations should account for 70% of Pakistan Railways’ total revenue.
Finally, Minister Abbasi met with managers of train dining cars and warned against any compromise in food quality or hygiene. He insisted that passengers be served food that is comparable to home-cooked meals and offered at fair prices.
