Karachi: Pakistan Railways Karachi’s Divisional Superintendent Arshad Salam Khattak, along with the divisional officers, conducted the annual inspection from Karachi to Kotri that entailed a meticulous inspection of railway track, level crossings, bridges, stations along with the available record and preparedness of staff for coping untoward incidents.
The 14-hour-long inspection proceedings commenced from Cantonment Station Karachi and terminated at Kotri while holistically visiting and examining the record at Drigh Road, Malir, Landhi, Jumma Goth, Bin Qasim, Dhabeji, Jangshahi, Ranpathani, Meting, Braudabad, Bholari and Kotri stations.
The 160 kilometers distance between the initial and final stations included enroute bridges where the level between the rails was checked with a levelling gauge and strength of bridges was also observed. The crisis handling and accidental preparedness of gatemen at level crossings along the track was inquired by the DS. The paraphernalia available to the level crossing staff was also witnessed during the inspection.
Cash prizes were given to the gatemen possessing masterful skills and knowledge pertaining to the train accidents. The DS also held informal sessions with the available staff at stations and level crossings in order to know the needs and difficulties confronted by them. He directed the relevant officers for immediately resolving the issues that were apprised to him by the staff.