Loco Pilots Rally: A Call for Fairness on Tracks

Loco pilots plan a protest at the railway zones' offices on October 18, demanding better allowances, filled vacancies, and fair work conditions. They criticize the Railway Ministry for delaying committee reports addressing their grievances. The protest aims to highlight unhealthy working conditions and push for fair treatment.

Loco pilots across 17 railway zones are gearing up for a protest on October 18. The demonstration comes as a response to unmet demands for increased running allowances, reduced vacant posts, and regulated duty hours, which the unions claim have been ignored.

Union leaders criticize the Railway Ministry for its delay in addressing their grievances. Despite the formation of two high-level committees, the promised reports have not been delivered within the set timeline, fueling increasing frustration among staff.

Leaders argue for fair treatment and highlight the detrimental impact of excessive duty hours and insufficient rest periods on pilots' well-being. The unions plan to make the demonstration a large-scale event to pressure the Railway Ministry into action.

(With inputs from agencies.)