Jammers proposed to foil train sabotage

Pakistan Railways told to install jammers to protect passengers from attacks

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Friday asked Pakistan Railways to strengthen regular patrolling on sensitive routes and install three jammers in each train to protect passengers from terrorist attacks on trains. The National Assembly Standing Committee’s decision came following a briefing given by Pakistan Rail­ways’ officials to the committee about the October 7 attack on the Jaffer Express. The officials said that Jaffer Exp­ress was t…

Jammers proposed to foil train sabotage

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Railways on Friday directed authorities to bolster railway security, expedite removal of encroachments, and ensure transparency in land leasing and project execution to enhance efficiency and safety across the national rail network. The session, chaired by MNA Ramesh Lal in the absence of the chairman, focused on the Jaffer Express blast, land encroachments, and the Karachi-Pipri Freight Corridor Proje…

Jammers to be installed on all trains after Jaffar blast

Islamabad: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Railways has directed Pakistan Railways to install jammers on all trains and increase patrolling in sensitive areas to ensure the safety of passengers amid rising security threats. The meeting, chaired by MNA Ramesh Lal, was held in response to recent security incidents, including the explosion targeting the Jaffar Express earlier this month. The committee recommended fitting at least thre…

Pakistan Railways Ordered to Install Jammers Nationwide

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Railways has instructed Pakistan Railways to boost passenger security by installing three signal jammers on every train and increasing patrols along sensitive routes. The directive comes after the Jaffer Express blast in Sindh earlier this month. Committee Reviews Train Blast and Safety Measures Chaired by MNA Ramesh Lal, the session examined multiple issues, the October 7 IED attack on the Jaffer Expr…

Pakistan Railways Directed To Instal Jammers On Trains Amid Security Concerns

A view of Green Line Express train attached with new imported coaches from China at a railway station. — APP/File NA panel orders jammers on all trains for passenger safety. Committee seeks tighter patrols in sensitive rail areas. Jaffar Express blast prompts new security directives. The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Railways has directed the Pakistan Railways to instal jammers on all trains and step up patrolling in sensitive areas…