Senate body for conducting medical exam of railways staff

ISLAMABAD, Jul 24 (APP):The Senate Standing Committee on Railways Wednesday stressed the need for conducting medical and psychological exam of railways staff to ensure their physical and mental fitness.

The Committee which met under the chairmanship of Asad Ali Khan Junejo directed the Railways Ministry to submit the medical reports before the committee of drivers as well as station master for their medical tests taken after the accident to determine drug usage.

The Committee showed grave concern regarding increasing railway incidents that have cost precious lives and numerous casualties and recommended that train drivers must be provided with an environment where it is mandatory for them to take ample rest. It was asserted that a workable program must be devised to ensure this.