Wi-Fi and LED screens have been installed, and exemplary cleanliness system has also been in place at the station
Rawalpindi Railway Station. PHOTO: THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE/FILE
Rawalpindi Railway Station has become Pakistan’s first smart railway station, with security made foolproof through the installation of over 180 cameras and a modern scanning system.
The station’s perimeter had already been secured with a strong 10-foot high wall topped with barbed wire and connected to security watchtowers.
Modern CCTV cameras installed at the station building, parking area, sitting areas, and entry and exit points keep constant surveillance on all visitors. Passengers’ luggage is screened through advanced scanning machines, with contents clearly visible to active staff on large screens.
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Through these security measures, safety at the station building, platforms, and other areas has been ensured.
Staff associated with the smart station system said that transforming Rawalpindi Railway Station into a smart station has significantly improved security, and other railway stations across the country will also be upgraded. Passengers termed the initiative a positive step, saying it would ensure safety for both travellers and the station.
Alongside enhanced security, an exemplary cleanliness system has also been established at the station. Uniformed staff of the Rawalpindi Waste Management Company remain engaged in continuous cleaning operations. For passenger convenience, a modern CIP lounge has also been set up, where AC parlour and AC sleeper passengers can spend up to three hours in a comfortable and clean environment for Rs300.
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Tea and snacks are provided, along with facilities such as Wi-Fi, LED screens, and washrooms. Well-dressed staff are also present to assist and guide passengers.
Railway officials said that before establishing the foolproof security system through 180 CCTV cameras, both the front and backyard areas of the station were covered with a strong 10-foot high wall topped with barbed wire. Watchtowers have been constructed along this protective boundary, and access to the station building is now restricted to designated routes only.
A separate security system has also been implemented in the railway yard to ensure complete security coverage of the station.
