Lahore: Pakistan Railway CEO Aamir Ali Baloch on Friday formed a high -level committee to investigate the tracks of three coaches of Shalimar Express connected to Karachi near Shabazra area of Lahore, which committed the safety of foolproof passengers. Confirm.
Earlier on Friday, three coaches Shalimar Express, who traveled from Lahore to Karachi, got off the tracks near the Shahdara area. Fortunately, no injury or death was reported in the incident that could cause a major catastrophe.
The Deputy Chief Engineer (Bridges), the Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer (Carridge), and three members of the Deputy COP (Safety), will determine the reasons for getting off the track and fixing the responsibility.
The committee will submit a detailed report next week, on the basis of which strict action will be taken against those who are responsible.
The CEO emphasized that Pakistan Railway is one of the safest ways of travel.
“Over the past two years, important measures for security measures have been implemented, which has resulted in a significant reduction in the incidents of the tracks. As a result, 42 million passengers have traveled in 2024. For Pakistan Railways, the purpose of this organization is to further increase.
He also highlighted that railway tracks are constantly inspected, and engineering restrictions are imposed wherever weaknesses are detected to ensure the safety of passengers. “Currently, 13 projects are underway in the score-Roori section, while similar improvements are underway in other divisions,” the PRKCO said, adding that the launch of the ML One project is underway. Also, engineering restrictions will be included. Significantly reduce.
It is noteworthy that the rehabilitation operations immediately begin. After the wind, and the tracks up and down the tracks were cleaned within three hours. Currently, all trains across the country are running according to schedule.
Rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the site to help the maintenance efforts. Railway staff and police arrived to evaluate the damage and manage the situation.
According to railway officials, breaking the old wood track caused the accident, which has been used for about 200 years. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported so far.
