Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) President Arif Ehsan Malik has called for a comprehensive safety audit and modernization of Pakistan Railways’ tracks, signaling systems and rolling stock to prevent future accidents.
FCCI demands comprehensive railway safety audit, modernization after Rahman Baba Express tragedy
FAISALABAD, Oct 13 (APP): Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) President Arif Ehsan Malik has called for a comprehensive safety audit and modernization of Pakistan Railways’ tracks, signaling systems and rolling stock to prevent future accidents.
In a condolence message over tragic derailment of the Rahman Baba Express that claimed precious lives and left several passengers injured, the FCCI President stressed that passenger safety must remain top priority.
He expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the loss of lives and extended heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families, saying the tragic incident had deeply saddened the business community and the public.
He prayed to Allah Almighty to grant the departed souls a place in eternal peace, give patience and strength to the grieving families, and ensure speedy recovery of the injured passengers.
Describing the incident as a deeply distressing tragedy, Arif Ehsan Malik said that loss of innocent lives was profoundly painful. He underscored the urgent need to strengthen railway safety arrangements through effective institutional oversight and sustained investment in infrastructure.
Highlighting the importance of railways as a public transport service and a key component of freight transportation network, he said that a comprehensive review of existing safety arrangements was imperative to make train travel safer, more reliable and more efficient.
He stressed that railway tracks, signaling mechanisms and rolling stock should be subjected to thorough safety audits and upgraded in line with modern standards to minimize the risk of accidents and protect passengers.
He urged the relevant authorities to ensure provision of best possible medical facilities to all injured passengers and arrange timely and appropriate compensation for the families of affected people.
He said that effective accountability at institutional level, strict enforcement of safety standards and continuous improvement in railway infrastructure were indispensable for ensuring safe journey in trains.
He expressed hope that the concerned authorities would conduct a thorough investigation to determine causes of the derailment and implement concrete corrective measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Sustained attention to railway safety, modernization and institutional responsibility was vital to protect human lives and ensure a dependable transport system for the country, he added.
