KARACHI - Divisional Superintendent (DS) of Pakistan Railways Karachi Muhammad Hanif Gul conducted a day-long special inspection of railways’ infrastructure at Cantonment Station Karachi on Monday.  

The inspection called as “DS Special” is the second highest under the inspection regime of Pakistan Railways that is preceded only by CEO/FGIR inspection. All the relevant divisional officers accompanied the divisional superintendent during the intrusive inspection of office record, physical conditions, available human and material resources and last but not least the status of services being provided by Pakistan Railways to its valuable customers. During the visit to Parcel Section, the DS directed for urgent upgradation of facilities at parcel offices as the existing state of these business hubs need drastic improvement.  

The DS observed few areas in washing line where some necessary repair and maintenance works were required to be carried out. He immediately directed for conclusion of such works as employees in washing line work round-the-clock. During his discussion with the washing line employees, the divisional superintendent highlighted the importance of water as natural resource and stressed the need for its careful utilisation. The DS visited various sections of relief train and examined the available accessories there. He called for maintaining the ready status of all the equipment in the relief train every time so that any untoward incident could be timely mitigated. The DS also urged the diesel shed staff for maintaining all locomotives in the best conditions as ongoing season of sweltering heat leads to their failure. He directed all the divisional officers for overcoming gaps, if any, in their branches so that safest and comfortable journey be provided to the passengers.