LAHORE: Federal minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique announced that government will install CCTV cameras in all passenger trains to make travel more safe and secure. In meeting, Ministry was ordered to install CCTV cameras in trains to ensure passenger security. He said that Green Line Passenger Train will be restored and from next month onwards it will be available for public use.

He sought feasibility report from divisional superintendent (DS) Rawalpindi Railways after meeting with district commissioner and others to start railway services between Malikwal and Pind Dadan Khan. Earlier, Ministry planned to upgrade country’s five major railway stations on modern lines to facilitate passengers and help department to generate more revenue.

According to a state-run news agency, purpose to upgrade railway stations is to make them commercial hubs for business activities and facilitate passengers. Railway stations include Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Peshawar and Quetta. PR official said that decision was made in line with direction of Khawaja Saad Rafique.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 18 2022

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