LAHORE– Pakistan Railways has taken various steps for the safety of Railway passengers and people crossing the railway tracks. Resultantly, there is marked reduction in train accidents and tress passing incidents.
It is clear at the outset that during January 2020 to May 28, 2020, there were 64 accidents of various types including passenger trains, goods trains, derailment incidents, manned level and unmanned level crossings, etc.
By following special directive of Railway Minister Azam Khan Swati and Chairman Railways Habib-ur-Rehman Gilani, important steps were taken regarding train safety, which reduced accidents 23%. The figure of accidents was 64 in the previous year (January 2021 May 2021).
The steps taken by Pakistan Railways to prevent accidents includes closing 2,886 places in seven divisions of the country where tracks were made above the track and from where underpasses pass under the track.
Vehicles with high roofs have been stopped so that only small vehicles can pass. 199 cases have been registered against trass passers for violating railway rules.
In addition, 73 unmanned & level crossings have been identified and are being closed. There are another 70 unmanned crossings that will be upgraded soon. All these measures are being taken to prevent accidents and for the safety of passengers.
Pakistan Railways prioritizes the safety and security of its passengers and the people passing through the railway tracks. In this regard, a mass level awareness campaign is being launched at national level to create awareness among the people about safety around the railway track.— PRESS RELEASE
