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Indian Railways’ female train drivers expose ’embarrassing’ washroom procedure, reveal disturbing detailsFemale train drivers in India are facing issues with the current system for requesting washroom breaks during duty. The process involves informing the male loco pilot, who then communicates with station staff over walkie-talkies, leading to the message being broadcast widely. This is considered embarrassing and unsafe by the drivers, especially...
more... at smaller stations with poorly located restrooms. The situation is compounded by the lack of defined norms for restroom breaks during duty, with drivers often being denied breaks due to operational constraints. Many female drivers avoid drinking water to avoid needing to use the restroom, leading to health problems. This issue has been highlighted by various organizations, including the National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR) and the Indian Railway Loco Runningmen Organisation (IRLRO), and the Ministry of Labour has recently formed a committee to address the need for defined break times for train staff.
India mein, female train drivers ko duty ke doran washroom break lene ke liye walkie-talkie pe request karne ka system bahut awkward aur unsafe lagta hai. Isme, unhe apne male loco pilot ko batana padta hai, jo fir station master aur control department ko walkie-talkie pe inform karta hai, jisse message...
more... station ke bahut saare officials tak chala jata hai. Chhote stations pe, washrooms bahar aur akele jagah pe hote hain, jisse drivers ko bahar jaane me dikkat hoti hai. Iske saath hi, duty ke doran washroom break ke liye koi fixed norm nahi hai, aur drivers ko aakhi baar break dene se mana kar diya jata hai. Isse bahut se drivers paani kam peena shuru kar dete hain, jisse dehydrate aur health problems hoti hain. NFIR aur IRLRO jaise organizations ne yeh issue uthaya hai, aur Ministry of Labour ne abhi ek committee banayi hai, jo train staff ke liye defined break times ka system banayega.