Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has announced the installation of cameras inside trains as part of steps to improve safety and monitoring across Pakistan Railways.
While briefing the media on the performance of Pakistan Railways, the minister said the department generated over Rs. 93 billion in revenue in 2025.
He added that Rs. 50 billion is expected in the first half of FY 2025–26, and by the end of the fiscal year, Pakistan Railways is projected to cross the Rs. 1 trillion revenue milestone for the first time.
Abbasi said the Safety Department has been upgraded to a directorate, leading to a reduction in accident rates from 0.09 percent to 0.04 percent. He stated that no serious railway accident has occurred since the directorate was established.
He said Rawalpindi has been developed as the country’s first smart railway station, with cameras and a security system installed. Other major stations will be upgraded under the smart station project in 2026, and cameras will also be installed inside trains.
The minister said eight train rakes were upgraded in eight months, including Shalimar, Pak Business, Lasani and Faiz Ahmed Faiz trains. He added that all trains will be upgraded by December 2026.
He said railway operations have been digitized, staff attendance has been computerized, and station facilities including ATMs, ticket vending machines and POS systems have been installed at major stations.