DS Multan mobilizes resources to enhance efficiency, safety

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

In order to ensure the safest possible train operations through Multan Division, the Divisional Superintendent, Pakistan Railways, Shoaib Adil, has mobilized all his resources, having deputed all his officers into their respective fields of operation.

Following his directives, the Divisional Signal Engineer, Allah Ditta Lashari, inspected the signal system from Multan to Galewal. 

He inspected the entire CBI system through Multan, Shershah, Shujabad and Galewal and checked the presence of staff on duty 

He checked CBI system on tracks as well as from the office of respective station masters personally. 

The DS Railways has made it loud and clear to all his staff members about the importance of signal system and called for regular inspection of the system by concerned officials. 

Meanwhile the Assistant Mechanical Engineer, Shah Rukh Malik, also visited loco shed Multan. He inspected the presence of employees, fuel record and new fuel tank. He was informed that new fuel tank stores 7.50 lac litres of diesel.

On the other hand the action against grabbers of railway land also continued with the Deputy Director Property Land, a lady officer, having recovered grabbed land worth Rs 140 million from mafia during the last two months. 

The DS, while appreciating the action, observed that the ongoing recovery drive of land occupied by mafia elements will result in big increase in the Railways revenues. 

In pursuance of the directives issued by the DS, the Divisional Commercial Officer, Hameedullah Lashari, paid a surprise visit to various stations of Multan Division as part of efforts being made for ensuring safe railway operation along with provision of facilities to passengers. 

He checked the presence of commercial staff, booking and parcel clerks, ticket collectors as well as station masters. He also inspected the facilities being provided to travelling passengers and issued instructions for further improvement.