The Ministry of Railways has declared a high alert across its network amid persistent heavy rainfall and the threat of flooding, while suspending weekly holidays for railway officers and staff until further notice.
Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi directed officials to remain in the field and announced an emergency in all field offices to strengthen preparedness and response efforts.
He instructed divisional superintendents to personally supervise repair and restoration work in affected areas, while Pakistan Railways’ control rooms have been assigned round-the-clock monitoring duties.
Abbasi said he would personally review the performance of railway officials and warned that any negligence in addressing public complaints would face strict disciplinary action. He also announced surprise inspections to ensure compliance with official directives.
The minister urged railway personnel to remain fully committed to serving passengers during the emergency, adding that efficient performance would be recognised while negligence would not be tolerated.
He further directed authorities to prioritise passenger safety, public convenience and the early restoration of train services, while mobilising all available resources to repair flood-damaged infrastructure and resume operations as soon as possible.
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