The article discusses the issue of malfunctioning air conditioners (ACs) in locomotives on the Northeast Railway, causing discomfort and health problems for loco pilots. While the Northeast Railway claims to have improved facilities for loco pilots by providing air-conditioned running rooms and introducing ACs in locomotives, numerous reports indicate widespread problems...
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with the ACs. Several loco pilots reported malfunctioning ACs in both electric and diesel engines, leading to unbearable temperatures inside the cabins. The article cites several instances of ACs malfunctioning during journeys, including a MEMU train running between Bhatni and Ayodhya, a BCN goods train operating from Gorakhpur to Kharaghpur, and a BCN goods train traveling from Basti to Gonda. The article highlights the concern of the Northeast Railway Employees Union, which criticizes the railway administration for neglecting safety and forcing loco pilots to endure long duty hours in harsh conditions. The union warns of potential unrest among the staff due to the lack of adequate AC facilities and the persistent issue of malfunctioning ACs in locomotives.