Luggage scanning machines installed at major railway stations

Islamabad

Installation of luggage scanning machines at major railway stations has been intensified on the instruction of Minister for Railway Khawaja Saad Rafique.

Two luggage scanners have started working at Rawalpindi Railway Station to check explosive material, says a press release.

One luggage scanner had been installed to check the passengers luggage while the other is set up at cargo terminal.

After going through the scanner, the luggage would have a security-clearance tag.

The basic aim is to provide safe and sound atmosphere to the passengers.

Eleven major railway stations including Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta would have scanners in phases.