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News Entry# 558991
Jul 05 (07:59) Locomotive Pilot Shortage in India Leads to Excessive Work Hours and Safety Concerns
Entry# 6114826   
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Jul 05 2024 (07:59)
Station Tag: Bilaspur Junction/BSP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Stations:  Bilaspur Junction/BSP  
भर्ती कब तक ये साफ नहीं:हादसे इस कारण भी... देशभर में लोको पायलट व असिस्टेंट के 5696 पद खाली, ऐसे में 12-12 घंटे तक कर रहे ड्यूटी

A severe shortage of loco pilots and assistant loco pilots across India, especially in the South East Central Railway (SECR) with 1192 vacancies, is leading to pilots working excessive hours. This practice, which is against regulations, has resulted in drivers working up to 12 hours continuously, causing exhaustion and safety concerns....
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While the railway has announced 18799 vacancies, the recruitment process and training timeline remain unclear. The SECR is facing a 40% shortage of running staff, leading to an escalation of the issue, particularly with freight train pilots who regularly work over 12 hours. Despite these safety risks, the railway has not started the recruitment process, preventing promotions as well. Regulations dictate a maximum of 9 hours of running duty, with extensions allowed only after prior notice and under specific circumstances. However, this rule is not being followed in the SECR and Bilaspur divisions, where pilots are working beyond the stipulated time. While the railway claims to monitor data and provide relief crews when needed, concerns remain about the safety implications of these excessive work hours, especially in light of recent accidents linked to driver fatigue.

India me, aur khass karke South East Central Railway (SECR) me, 1192 vacancies ke saath, loco pilot aur assistant loco pilot ki bahut kami hai. Isse pilots ko bahut zyada ghante kaam karna pad raha hai, jo ki rules ke khilaf hai. Iske wajah se drivers 12 ghante tak continuous duty...
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kar rahe hain, jisse thakav aur safety ke liye danger hai. Railway ne 18799 vacancies ka announcement kiya hai, lekin recruitment process aur training timeline clear nahi hai. SECR me running staff ki 40% ki kami hai, jisse problem aur badh gayi hai, khass karke freight train pilots ko 12 ghante se zyada kaam karna pad raha hai. Safety risks ke bawjood, railway ne recruitment process start nahi kiya hai, jisse promotions bhi nahi ho pa rahe hain. Rules ke mutabiq, running duty 9 ghante se zyada nahi honi chahiye, aur extension ke liye pehle se notice dena jaruri hai. Leikin SECR aur Bilaspur division me ye rule follow nahi ho raha hai, pilots stipulated time se zyada kaam kar rahe hain. Railway data monitor karne ka claim karti hai, aur zarurat padne par relief crews provide karti hai, lekin drivers ki zyada work hours ki safety implications ke bare mein chinta banee hui hai, khass karke aise accidents ke baad jo driver fatigue ke wajah se hue hain.
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