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ers and safety officers must be present throughout all working periods. Any activity found to be non-compliant with safety standards will result in an immediate work stoppage with no exceptions.

All launching gantry cranes currently in use across projects will undergo independent third-party inspection covering structural systems, lifting systems, and hydraulics. PT Bar anchor bolts will be replaced after no more than 60 operational cycles and may not be reused under any circumstances.

Real-time monitoring equipment is also to be installed on all machinery, including inclination sensors, tension sensors, and CCTV cameras, enabling immediate work stoppages when anomalies are detected. Contractor selection criteria for high-risk projects will be revised to place greater weight on specialist experience and safety standards alongside price, and penalties for safety non-compliance under contract terms will be strengthened.

Anan said the SRT was compiling a full assessment of damage to infrastructure, assets, and rail operations to support contractual and legal proceedings against those responsible. He said the process would be handled transparently, fairly, and with public safety as the primary consideration.
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