Train operation to partially resume from May 20: Sheikh Rasheed
Last updated on: 18 May,2020 09:14 pm
Initially, only 30 trains have been allowed to operate in the country
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has given the permission to resume train services under given SOPs from Wednesday, May 20.
Railway Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed while addressing a press conference said that the Prime Minister has given the permission to operate 30 trains for now. He said that if conditions improve by June 1, more trains could be allowed to operate.
Sheikh Rasheed said that many people have already made online pre-bookings of train tickets. He outlined some SOPs saying that citizens should not come to pick up or drop off passengers at train platforms as a precautionary measure and noted that there is no restriction on the travelers’ age. He warned that no violation of SOPs will be tolerated and any such instance would result in action against the Regional Superintendent.