Sindh to Modernize 200-Year-Old Rail Network
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The Senate Standing Committee on Railways met on Monday to discuss extensive modernization plans for Pakistan Railways, which aim to revitalize the country's 200-year-old rail network. The proposed Main Line 2 project will extend the rail network by 1,254 kilometers, enhancing connectivity across Sindh through key routes such as Kotri-Dadu, Dadu-Larkana, and Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas.
The committee urged the Ministry of Railways to promptly finalize a memorandum of understanding with the Sindh government and for the railways minister to personally visit Dadu Railway Station, an 1890 facility with a one-kilometer platform, to prevent further deterioration. The committee also prioritized the restoration of railway bridges damaged by recent heavy rainfall and flooding.
During the session, chaired by Senator Shahadat Awan, the committee reviewed operational, financial, and administrative matters related to Pakistan Railways and received Senator Bushra Anjum Butt's formal welcome. Members examined compliance with earlier recommendations and focused on commercial assets and land management, expressing concern over 53 petrol pumps on railway property and the need to ensure compliance with legal standards.
The committee directed the ministry to prioritize the restoration of damaged railway bridges and the recovery of encroached land, emphasizing the importance of legally sound solutions and fair compensation for affected parties. The railways minister pledged transparency in future operations and adherence to the law in all transactions.
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