After IndiGo crisis, railways loco pilots seek work-hour cap

New Delhi: Loco pilots of the Indian Railways are seeking duty-hour limits to prevent fatigue and avert potential railway accidents, pointing to the government’s mandate for airline pilots in light of the crisis at India’s largest airline IndiGo.

Criticising the Centre’s stand on the IndiGo issue, the All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA) in a statement emphasised how soft it is as opposed to the strategy adopted for government employees.