Key Takeaways
- Pakistan Railways has banned air travel for all officials.
- The ban on travel in government vehicles has also been imposed.
- An emergency has been declared to ensure safe train operations.
Pakistan Railways has announced a ban on air travel for all officials as part of austerity measures, according to a notification issued on Saturday.
The directive, approved by chief executive officers and senior general managers, also prohibits travel in government vehicles, compelling officials to use rail for official tours.
Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has directed the implementation of these measures to ensure safe train operations, with an emergency declared across the department.
All leave of field officers has been cancelled for three months, and they are required to visit the field on Sundays to monitor train operations.
Civil and Mechanical Chief Engineers are mandated to submit daily reports to the Ministry regarding their respective areas of responsibility.
The emergency measures will remain in force until December 31, with the government committed to providing passengers with the safest possible journey, as per the Prime Minister’s vision.
These measures are part of a broader effort to cut costs and improve operational efficiency within the railway sector.
