i cannot believe it…Pakistan is one of the last places on earth where the railways are still analog. Indeed, most of the telegraph equipment dates back to the days of the British Raj. Oversized ancient telephones are still used to communicate from cabin to cabin and switch operators – who guide trains on their journeys up and down the country – are still relayed instructions manually. At every railroad crossing, points have to be switched by hand and even the slightest slip up could result in catastrophe.
you gotta read this article… i am a nostlgi guy but i am also scared that some big catastrophe is around the corner.
The journeymen that keep trains chugging - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
The journeymen that keep trains chugging