Pakistan Railways has taken disciplinary action against 199 employees in an effort to improve performance of the national fleet.
“A total of 199 employees were taken up under the Efficiency and Disciplinary rules, out of which 146 cases have been decided and punishments awarded while remaining 53 inquiries are still in process,” said official sources in the Ministry of Railways.
They said that a well-organised system of accountability was in place in Pakistan Railways through an independent cell called the Vigilance Cell to identify and curb the corrupt elements and practices.
The cell is working directly under the control of Ministry of Railways and is mandated to identify and investigate any corrupt elements or practices in the organization, the sources added.
Regarding security of the railway tracks, they said that the provincial governments and law enforcement agencies thoroughly checked the track in vulnerable areas to make it more secure.
Under phase-I of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project, the sources said that a new track will be laid down to Landi Kotal.