The Indian Railways is working on having toilets attached to train engines as a lack of sanitary facilities was forcing women loco pilots to opt for desk jobs. Officials aware of the matter said they are in the process of discussing the matter and seeking feedback.
“We have begun taking suggestions from the loco pilots to install toilets as per requirements. We are also studying the requirements for installing them. Based on the feedback, we will decide if the toilets can be installed,” said a railways official, requesting anonymity.
A second official said all zones of the railways have commenced taking feedback as per the Railway Board’s instructions last week to the chief electrical locomotive engineers.
