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Passenger safety - a neglected priority

Pakistan Published 16 October 2026, 05:31 · archived 16 Oct 2026

EDITORIAL: The tragic derailment of the Rehman Baba Express near Multan, which claimed five lives, including that of a two-year-old child, and injured 49 passengers, is yet another grim reminder of the deteriorating state of Pakistan Railways. Every such accident raises disturbing questions: how long must passengers continue to risk their lives, and when will the government treat railway safety as a national priority rather than respond with routine condolences, inquiries and compensation? Unfortunately, this tragedy is not an isolated incident. In February 2025, three coaches of the Shalimar ...

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