Indian Railways' drivers and assistant drivers are forced to work for 25-30 hours straight in scorching hot engines with limited air conditioning facilities. Despite the promises of air conditioning in all engines, only 10-12% of engines in the Bhopal division are equipped with AC, and many of those are not...
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functional. This has resulted in drivers and assistant drivers experiencing health issues like fatigue, irritability, and blood pressure problems. The Railway Board, however, claims that ACs are being installed in all engines and that a proposal has been sent to the Board for this purpose. The drivers and assistant drivers also complain of inadequate water supply and lack of proper sanitation facilities inside the engine cabins. Despite the railway's claims of prioritizing safety, the working conditions of the drivers and assistant drivers, who are responsible for the safety of thousands of passengers, are deplorable. The article also highlights the lack of consideration for the drivers' well-being, with them being called back to duty just 16 hours after a 30-hour shift, severely impacting their personal lives.