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DS conducts Karachi-Kotri annual inspection


By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The Divisional Superintendent Railways Karachi Division, Arshad Salam Khattak, conducted a special annual inspection of railway installations from Karachi to Kotri. 

Accompanied by Divisional Officers, he inspected tracks, level crossings, bridges, stations along with available record and preparedness of staff for coping untoward incidents. 

During the 14-hour long inspection starting from Cantonment Station and culminating at Kotri, Arshad Khattak inspected the relevant records at Drigh Road, Malir, Landhi, Jumma Goth, Bin Qasim, Dhabeji, Jangshahi, Ranpathani, Meting, Braudabad, Bholari and Kotri stations. 

Enroute the 160-kilometre distance, they inspected bridges and checked the level between the tracks with a leveling gauge as well as the stability of the bridges.

The crisis handling and accidental preparedness of gates men at level crossings along the track was inquired by the DS.

The paraphernalia available to the level crossing staff was also witnessed and its various points were discussed.

On the occasion the DS Karachi awarded cash prizes to the gates men in recognition to their alertness and 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 seek first-hand knowledge about the needs and difficulties confronted by them. He directed the concerned officers for immediately resolving the issues brought to his notice.
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