Railways suspends drivers, assistants for operating trains at 120 kmph against 20 kmph limitTwo train drivers, one from the Gatiman Express and the other from the Malwa Express, were suspended for exceeding the speed limit in a section near Agra Cantt. Both trains were traveling at 120 kmph, despite a cautionary speed limit of 20 kmph due to ongoing bridge renovation work. The incident...
more... occurred between Jajau and Mania railway stations. The Gatiman Express driver violated the speed limit after departing Agra Cantt for Gwalior, while the Malwa Express driver did the same a few days later. The railway officials confirmed that disciplinary action was taken against the involved staff. The officials emphasized the importance of adhering to speed limits for safe train operations, citing reasons such as track conditions, ongoing repairs, and old bridges. They also highlighted the strict procedures loco pilots must follow before departure, including obtaining route charts and cautionary speed limits. The incident has raised concerns about rising stress and harsh working conditions faced by loco pilots, prompting calls for a holistic approach to address their well-being and ensure passenger safety.
Agra Cantt ke paas ek section mein, Gatiman Express aur Malwa Express ke drivers ko suspend kar diya gaya, kyunki unhone speed limit cross kar di. Dono trains 120 kmph ki speed se chal rahi thi, jabki bridge renovation ka kaam chal raha tha aur 20 kmph ki speed limit thi....
more... Yeh incident Jajau aur Mania railway stations ke beech hua. Gatiman Express ka driver Agra Cantt se Gwalior jaate samay speed limit break kiya, aur kuchh dino baad Malwa Express ka driver bhi same spot pe aisa hi kiya. Railway officials ne confirm kiya ki involved staff ke against disciplinary action liya gaya hai. Officials ne train operation ke safe hone ke liye speed limits follow karne ki importance par zor diya, aur track conditions, ongoing repairs, aur old bridges jaise reasons diye. Unhone ye bhi bataya ki departure se pehle loco pilots ko strict procedures follow karne padte hain, jaise ki route charts aur cautionary speed limits obtain karna. Is incident se loco pilots ke stress aur harsh working conditions ke baare mein concern uthaye gaye hain, aur unke well-being aur passenger safety ke liye holistic approach ki demand ki gayi hai.
