Pakistan Railway has launched a ‘Digital Railway Driving System’ which will assist the drivers of trains to run rails easily during smog.

The system was made with the collaboration of the University of Engineering Taxila and the system will not only prevent accidents but also help train drivers to run the engine in heavy fog and smog. It will show the track clearly up to 700 meters.

The system was successfully tested and initially installed in Karachi Express which will go on pace from Lahore to Karachi.

This number will be increased this year itself and its scope will be extended to all trains in a phased manner.

Chief Executive Officer Pakistan Railways Shahid Aziz along with Divisional Superintendent Railway Lahore Muhammad Hanif Gul inaugurated the Train Driver Assistant System.

Apart from this, the digital system will also identify signals, level crossings, gates, trace passing, and other hazards up to 700 meters.

CEO Railways Shahid Aziz said that the train driver assistance system will improve the timely movement of trains during foggy days and the system will also help in preventing accidents during heavy foggy days. It will be a milestone for research and development in Pakistan Railways.