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ISLAMABAD, Oct 28 (DNA):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Railways to take emergency steps to make train travel safe and reliable, assuring the government’s full support for the revitalisation and revolutionary reforms of Pakistan Railways.

The prime minister, in a meeting with Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, who called on him here, reiterated the government’s commitment to prioritising transparency, reforms, and public relief in the railways sector.

During the meeting, they held detailed discussions on the ministry’s administrative, financial, and reform matters.

The minister briefed the prime minister on the overall performance of Pakistan Railways and its ongoing development projects.

The meeting also reviewed measures aimed at enhancing Pakistan Railways’ freight services and providing modern facilities to passengers.