Loco pilot strike: Palakkad Railway division suspends one, serves notice on 40A group of loco pilots in Palakkad Railway Division, under the All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA), went on strike demanding a 46-hour periodic rest instead of the current 30 hours. The strike affected some goods trains, but not express, mail or passenger services. The division has suspended one loco...
more... pilot and issued chargesheets to 40 others. The Divisional Railway Manager, A.K. Chaturvedi, warned of stricter action if the strike continues. He clarified that the demands are unlawful and against the approved policies, and the AILRSA is not recognized by the Railways. Despite the strike, no loco staff in Palakkad division works beyond 10 hours a day.
Palakkad Railway Division mein loco pilots ka ek group, All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA) ke banner ke neeche, strike pe chala gaya hai. Unka demand hai ki unko 30 ghante ki jagah 46 ghante ka periodic rest mile. Is strike se kuchh goods trains affect hue hain, lekin express,...
more... mail ya passenger trains ko koi nuksan nahin hua. Division ne ek loco pilot ko suspend kar diya hai aur 40 doosron par chargesheet jaari ki hai. Divisional Railway Manager, A.K. Chaturvedi, ne warning di hai ki agar strike continue rahi to aur strict action liya jaayega. Unhone clarify kiya hai ki yeh demands gair-qanooni hain aur approved policies ke khilaf hain, aur AILRSA ko Railways ne recognize nahin kiya hai. Strike ke baavajood, Palakkad division mein koi bhi loco staff 10 ghante se zyada kaam nahin karta hai.