Railways have been the most important means of traveling in our country.
ISLAMABAD: Railways have been the most important means of traveling in our country. Trains provided a comfortable journey at reasonable prices. It was the only accessible transportation for people who wanted to travel to far-off places. The Pakistan Railways was flourishing and with the passage of time, more and more trains were launched, reaching to far away areas across the country. Moreover, it can be a great institution for aiding the country’s economy. Unfortunately the government completely neglected the railway system due to which it is in a dismal condition today. Trains that had been operating for years are no more there to take their passengers to their destination and we no more witness the hustle and bustle that the railway stations had in the past. This has also affected the lives of railway employees and people associated with it for examples shopkeepers and vendors selling at the railway stations or in trains. But now most trains are left to ruin. Different accessories such as lights and fans are removed from inside the bogies and if there are any, they are not in working condition.
The government just announces special trains. This is not enough to cater to the needs of people. Systems must be put in order and should be made reliable, as it is the only mode of transport for the general masses and the people cannot afford huge fares of buses an air travelling. It is also an important factor for the integration of all the four provinces. The government should take prompt action for the betterment of this important institution.
Hadia Aziz
Published in The Express Tribune, February 19th, 2020.
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