Pakistan Railways has decided to launch a new train service between Islamabad and Rawalpindi to ease travel for daily commuters. The decision was made during a meeting at Railways Headquarters in Lahore, chaired by Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi and attended by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
Key points from the meeting:
- Officials briefed ministers on railway security, especially in Balochistan.
- Protective measures for railway tracks and trains were discussed.
- A joint anti-encroachment campaign on railway land was approved, involving the National Constabulary and Railways Police, with Frontier Constabulary support assured.
- Interior Minister Naqvi emphasized that passenger safety and railway line security are top priorities and praised Pakistan Railways for its recent service improvements.