Sep 24 2024 (20:29) Vijayawada division locopilots assocoatoon association is protesting today to press for attention of their working conditions and demand
Vijayawada division locopilots association is protesting today to press for attention of their working conditions and demand 1. Each loco pilot is compelled to do 12-18 hrs I'm a day leaving no proper rest and family time. 2. Loco pilots are not given sick leaves and the rly doctors presribe fit for running on medication and don't recommend rest as they have orders from managements due to shortage of running staff. 3.... more...
After mandatory 48 hrs per week too they are not given rest for 30 hrs or 1-2 nights. 4. Loco pilots are demanding to implement 6hrs shift for express trains and 8hrs for freight trains.
I have searched in youtube and found that it is the third protest in the past 1 year. This news came today evening in ETV Andhra Pradesh. Vijayawada division has the second highest shortest of Loco pilots in the country.
Like Metro , Railways should hire loco pilots on contract which may be cheaper than the HR ! And give them the luxury they deserve .. What I know , it’s same across the industry … for example my cousin is a pilot … he feels the same too
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