LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi chaired a meeting at Pakistan Railways Headquarters here on Friday to review provision and improvement of passenger facilities at railway stations and onboard trains across the country.
During the meeting, the minister was given a detailed briefing on the existing facilities available at railway stations and on trains, as well as the measures being planned to further enhance passenger comfort and service standards.
The minister directed that standardised benches be installed at railway stations across the country to ensure uniformity and improved seating facilities for passengers. He also instructed the relevant authorities to outsource cleanliness arrangements at other railway stations on the pattern of Lahore and Karachi, with the aim of ensuring better hygiene and maintenance standards.
Abbasi directed that Awam Express, Allama Iqbal Express, and Sukkur Express be upgraded by June 30, while the rake of Hazara Express be improved to provide better travel facilities to passengers.
The minister also directed that CCTV cameras be installed in Green Line, Shalimar Express and Pak Business Express by April 15 to enhance security and monitoring during train operations.
Later, Advisor to the Chief Minister Punjab, Ali Dar, called on the Federal Minister for Railways at the Pakistan Railways Headquarters. During the meeting, the federal minister briefed the advisor on various Pakistan Railways development projects and ongoing initiatives. Matters of mutual interest were also discussed during the meeting.
