Pakistan Railways Bans Air Travel for Officials

Pakistan Railways has implemented a ban on air travel for officials in an effort to curb costs. This decision, which took effect on Saturday, stipulates that officials will no longer be reimbursed for air travel expenses. In addition to this measure, the railway company has also prohibited the use of government vehicles for official trips, mandating that all officials must travel by train instead.

The directive was approved by all chief executives and senior general managers of the department. To ensure safe train operations, Pakistan Railways has declared an emergency across the entire organization, as ordered by the Railways Minister, Hanif Abbasi. This emergency will remain in place until December 31. As part of the emergency measures, all leave has been cancelled for field officers for a period of three months.

Moreover, officials are required to visit the field on Sundays to oversee train operations. Civil and Mechanical Chief Engineers are responsible for submitting daily reports to the Ministry on their respective areas of responsibility. Similarly, the Head of Safety has also been requested to provide daily updates. Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi emphasized the government's dedication to ensuring passenger safety, aligning with Prime Minister's vision.