RAWALPINDI: Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid on Monday said that the up gradation of ML-1 track will change the entire look of Pakistan Railways and bring ‘economic revolution’ in the country.
Talking to the journalists here in Rawalpindi today, he said cost and other matters related to the up gradation of ML-1 will be finalized by 25th of this month.
Sheikh Rashid said the seven headquarters of the PR will remain operation 24/7, adding that Rehman Baba Express will be launched on 23rd of December, “We will also launch three Safari trains for the tourists,” the minister reiterated.
Relating the recent hike in the greenback’s value, Mr Rashid said, fares of 40 trains will be increased while fares of 100 other trains to remain ‘unchanged.’
The minister said that he had discussed the matter of ongoing anti-encroachment drive, aimed to vacate railways land, with the prime minister, ” The government is not interested in depriving anyone of his or her house,” Rashid continued.
He said Vigilance department of the Pakistan Railways has been closed, while closure of more departments of the PR is also on the cards, who are drawing salaries by sitting at homes.
Highlighting the 100-day performance of PR while holding a press conference in Lahore on December 1, the Railways minister had said that his ministry has achieved its first 100 days objective and will now focus on repairing deteriorated tracks and out of order bogies.
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“Pakistan railway has earned Rs 2billion, during the period of last four months” Sheikh Rashid had said, adding that ‘unnecessary’ expenses of the department have been curtailed.
About the regulatory reforms in the sector, the minister said that employees of the department are strictly instructed to follow all the rules.
“Helping passengers to travel without ticket in Pakistan Railway, will lead immediate termination of the employee involved in such practice,” warned Sheikh Rashid.
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