While the DGCA maintains that safety is not being compromised, the exemption has stirred concern among pilots. One Air India pilot described the move as “extreme,” citing the increased workload.

“More than 15000 locomotives are functional in Indian Railways out of which 7,075 have been equipped with air conditioning systems to enhance the working environment for loco pilots ... ACs in the ...

New Delhi, Loco pilot unions have alleged that 90 per cent of the air conditioners fitted in engines are faulty, making it difficult for train drivers to work during scorching summer when the ...

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The loco unions have also disputed the ministry's claim that out of 15,000 locomotives, 7075 have been fitted with air-conditioning systems. PTI Last Updated : 01 May 2025, 16:56 IST ...

Loco Pilot Md. Ehteshamuddin was critically injured after being struck by a shunting rake of the Tata-Ernakulam train near the Loco Gate. He was returning from duty after handing over his ...

“The loco was on its way to Kurseong for operational reasons. While ascending the hills from Sukna, it derailed while negotiating a bend. The engine went off the tracks and turned its side,” DHR ...

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South Central Railway's investigation revealed serious irregularities, including officials forcing goods train loco pilots to work ... Meanwhile, the All India Loco Running Staff Association ...

Mangaluru: Working conditions for loco pilots, who are integral to the smooth functioning of the railway network, have significantly improved in Southern Railway. In the running rooms of the ...

The matter came to light after a loco pilot of goods train, R Ravi Shankar from Secunderabad (SC) division, refused to attend to call for duty alleging that he was not given enough time for rest. "On ...

CCTV footage from nearby areas was reviewed to trace the source of the bottle. The investigation revealed that the bottle had been thrown by assistant loco pilot Shivram Gurjar, who was travelling ...