Wi-Fi and LED screens have been installed, and an exemplary cleanliness system has also been implemented at the station
Rawalpindi railway station. PHOTO: LA TRIBUNE EXPRESS/FILE
Rawalpindi railway station has become Pakistan’s first smart station, with enhanced security through the installation of over 180 cameras and a modern scanning system.
The station’s perimeter had already been secured by a sturdy 10-foot-high wall topped with barbed wire and connected to security watchtowers.
Modern video surveillance cameras installed in the station building, in the parking area, in rest areas and at entry and exit points ensure constant surveillance of all visitors. Passenger baggage is checked by advanced scanners, and its contents are clearly visible to active staff on large screens.
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With these security measures, the safety of the station building, platforms and other areas was ensured.
Staff associated with the smart station system said that the transformation of Rawalpindi railway station into a smart station has significantly improved safety and other railway stations across the country will also be upgraded. Passengers described the move as a positive step, saying it would ensure the safety of travelers and the station.
Alongside the strengthening of security, an exemplary cleanliness system has also been put in place in the station. Uniformed personnel of the Rawalpindi Waste Management Company remain engaged in continuous clean-up operations. For the convenience of passengers, a modern CIP lounge has also been arranged, where passengers in AC lounges and AC berths can spend up to three hours in a comfortable and clean environment for Rs 300.
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Tea and snacks are provided, along with facilities such as Wi-Fi, LED screens and toilets. 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, the front and rear areas of the station were covered with a 10-foot-high solid wall topped with barbed wire. Watchtowers have been built along this protective boundary, and access to the station building is now limited to designated routes only.
A separate security system has also been set up at the marshalling yard to ensure complete security coverage of the station.
