A significant meeting regarding the Sukkur Railway Division was held under the chairmanship of the Federal Minister for Railways to discuss railway infrastructure development and passenger amenities in detail.
Following the directives of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the Railway Minister announced the launch of major railway development projects in Sindh in collaboration with the Chief Minister of Sindh.
After the successful upgradation of Karachi Cantt Railway Station, attention has now shifted to Rohri Railway Station. A comprehensive master plan for the upgradation of Rohri Station has been prepared. Tenders for the project will be issued this month.
The Rohri upgradation project will be implemented with the support of the Sindh Government. The project’s cost will be shared equally, with 50% funded by the Sindh Government and 50% by Pakistan Railways. The upgradation work is expected to be completed by June next year.
Upon completion, Rohri Railway Station will be among the most modern and best-equipped railway stations in the country, serving more than 20,000 passengers daily. The Railway Minister emphasized the need to enhance facilities to accommodate the increasing footfall and declared Rohri as a major operational junction of Pakistan Railways.
In a major announcement for the people of Sindh, Sukkur Railway Station will be restored to its original historical and aesthetic condition. The refurbishment and upgradation of Sukkur Express rakes will also be completed soon.
The Chief Minister of Sindh assured full support for the Rohri project and other ongoing development initiatives. Special attention will also be given to converting unmanned railway crossings into manned ones to ensure passenger safety.
The Railway Minister welcomed the cooperation of the Sindh Government in all these initiatives. Furthermore, a letter has been sent to the Sindh Food Authority to allow inspections at any time to ensure high standards of food quality, with a clear message that there will be no compromise on passenger food safety.
