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Loco pilots protest working conditions, to go on 36-hour fast from 8am on Feb 20 | Latest News India

Loco pilots protest working conditions, to go on 36-hour fast from 8am on Feb 20 | Latest News India

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NEW DELHI: Loco pilots of the Indian railways will observe a 36-hour fast beginning February 20 morning to press its demands for better working conditions including steps to reduce their working hours from 11 to 8 hours, the All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA) has said. The association also alleged that several accidents had taken place in the past because the crew was drowsy. (X/AshwiniVaishnaw) In a letter to the railways ministry, AILRSA said the authorities were yet to accept the recommendation of the parliamentary standing committee that prescribed an 8-hour shift for loco pilots. The association said loco pilots are required to work up to 11 hours at a stretch. In practice, loco pilots, especially those operating goods trains, are often forced to work for 12 to 20 continuous hours, it said. The railways ministry spokesperson was unavailable for comment despite repeated attempts. An official, however, said: “Loco pilots work eight hours, as per the rules. Their duties are only extended in extraordinary situations.” The association also alleged that several accidents have occurred …

Man drives Thar on railway tracks in Jaipur; loco pilot spots car in time

Man drives Thar on railway tracks in Jaipur; loco pilot spots car in time

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In a shocking incident, a driver of an SUV allegedly drove his Mahindra Thar car onto the railway tracks between the Kanakpura and Dhankya railway stations in Rajasthan`s Jaipur and an alert locomotive pilot spotted the vehicle just in time helping in avoiding a potential tragedy on the railway line, the officials said on Wednesday. They said that the incident took place on Tuesday evening at around 4 pm when the driver of car allegedly attempted to cross the tracks illegally, and the vehicle got stuck in the middle of the railway tracks. At the same time, a goods train was approaching the spot and the train’s locomotive pilot spotted the SUV on the tracks and quickly stopped the train at a safe distance, the officials said. The pilot then informed the railway staff through the walkie-talkie about the vehicle blocking the tracks. Stunt on Railway Track, Vehicle Seized, Driver Fleeing On Tuesday, an SUV driver drove onto the railway track between Kanakpura-Dhankya stations in Jaipur, getting stuck as a goods train approached. The train driver …

Hyderabad’s Loco Pilot Indira Eegalapati Set To Drive Riyadh Metro

Hyderabad’s Loco Pilot Indira Eegalapati Set To Drive Riyadh Metro

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Last Updated:November 10, 2024, 20:04 IST Currently, trial runs are going on and according to reports, the Riyadh Metro service is likely to become operational from early 2025. Hyderabad loco pilot Indira Eegalapati (X) Hyderabad’s Indira Eegalapati is among the few women loco pilots associated with the Riyadh Metro, currently running trial trains and raring to go as the rapid transit system nears completion. “It is really a proud moment for me to be a part of this world-class and prestigious project, especially being an expatriate,” 33-year-old Eegalapati, who has been employed as a train pilot and station operations master for five years, said. She was working with the Hyderabad Metro when she came to know about the openings here and applied. Eegalapati and two others from India joined in 2019 but soon Covid struck and they had to undergo the initial training virtually. Currently, trial runs are going on and according to reports, the Riyadh Metro service is likely to become operational from early 2025. “It has been a really good experience so far. …

Assam: AI alerts loco pilots, prevents collision with elephants

Assam: AI alerts loco pilots, prevents collision with elephants

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On October 16, Loco Pilot JD Das and Assistant Loco Pilot Umesh Kumar of train no 15959 Kamrup Express spotted a herd of around 60 wild elephants crossing the railway tracks between Habaipur and Lamsakhang stations in Assam. The train was on its way Lumding from Guwahati, when the incident occurred at 8.37 pm.   The pilots immediately applied the emergency brake, preventing a collision with the herd. The prompt response was generated after the Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled Intrusion Detection System (IDS) alerted the train`s crew about the herd.   Northeast Frontier Railway plans to gradually install this AI-based IDS across all elephant corridors within its network, as it has proven effective in preventing train collisions with elephants approaching the tracks. On October 16, 2024, Loco Pilot J.D. Das and Assistant Loco Pilot Umesh Kumar of the #KamrupExpress (train no. 15959) spotted about 60 elephants crossing the track between #Habaipur and #Lamsakhang station. Travelling from #Guwahati to #Lumding, the pilots applied the emergency… pic.twitter.com/LLTDXZDLSa — Mid Day (@mid_day) October 21, 2024 Disclaimer: We do not …

Alert loco pilot averts major train tragedy after spotting pile of soil dumped on railway track in UP – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV A pile of soil was spotted dumped on a railway track in UP Amid rising speculations of conspiracies behind the increasing number of train accidents across the country, another suspicious incident involving a deliberate train derailment attempt was reported on Sunday (October 6) after authorities spotted a pile of soil dumped on the railway track. According to the information released, a major accident was averted thanks to the prudence of the driver and local residents. However, the incident prompted an immediate investigation to ascertain the motive behind it. About the incident Officials stated that on Sunday evening at around 7:55 pm, the Raghuraj Singh shuttle train number 04251 had to be briefly halted after the loco pilot spotted a pile of soil dumped on the railway track. The soil was removed from the track, and rail traffic resumed on the route. However, the investigation launched immediately after the incident revealed key details. Eyewitnesses mentioned that they had spotted a dumper, reportedly engaged in soil-filling work at the Ganga Expressway, dumping …

Major accident averted after vigilant loco pilot spots iron rods on track in Bathinda – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Major train derailment bid foiled after vigilant loco pilot spots iron rods on track in Bathinda A major train derailment bid was averted on Sunday after a vigilant loco pilot spotted iron rods on the railway track in Punjab Bathinda. According to available information, a conspiracy was hatched to overturn the train near Bangi Nagar in Bhatinda on September 22. For this, multiple iron rods were placed on the railway tracks.  The incident took place at around 3 am when the loco pilot of the train, which was running slow, suddenly noticed an object lying on the railway track. The driver applied emergency brakes on time and got down to check the object. On getting close, he found the rods lying on the tracks. The loco pilot moved the rods aside and informed the Railway Police Force (RPF) about the incident. Second incident in a day Notably, the development came amid the rising cases of train derailment. Multiple such incidents where objectionable objects were found on tracks. Earlier in the day, an empty gas …

‘Main chalaunga’: Loco pilots clash over operating Agra-Udaipur Vande Bharat train. Watch | Trending News

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Chaos erupted among loco pilots at Rajasthan’s Gangapur City Junction on Thursday over the right to operate the newly-inaugurated Vande Bharat Express train connecting Agra and Udaipur. According to reports, the staff of Agra and Kota divisions entered a brawl and a loco pilot and his assistant were assaulted. In the viral video shared by X user Sachin Gupta, many loco pilots can be seen pushing and shoving each other to enter the cab of the Vande Bharat Express train. Three individuals manage to climb through a small window and unlock the door from inside. The loco pilot and his assistant, who were in control of the train, are forcibly thrown out of the cab and assaulted by those outside. The video also shows police officers attempting to manage the escalating situation. The Agra loco pilot and his assistant were asked to deboard the train by the Gangapur staff so that they could take control of the train. When the former two refused to do so, and locked the cab from inside, the Gangapur staff …

SCR’s upgraded loco cab gets award

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South Central Railway (SCR)’s electric loco shed, Lallaguda and diesel loco shed, Vatava (Western Railway) have jointly bagged the first prize in the loco cab upgrade competition held at Patiala Locomotive Works, in which 13 locomotives from various zonal railways participated. A 10-year-old locomotive of Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda was upgraded with the latest material and state-of-the-art technologies for the convenience of the crew like thermal insulation and noise isolation of cabs which ensured a temperature reduction of 12.4°C and a noise reduction to the tune of 13dB. An ergonomically designed FRP (fibre-reinforced polymer) based driver desk with rearranged switches to operate while the crew remained seated and an emergency brake valve were relocated to make the job of loco pilots and assistant loco pilots less strenuous. Digital troubleshooting directory for providing real-time information, buffer zone view while shunting, auto headlight dimmer, illumination fine control for the cab and spotlights to reduce glare, digital log book, power windows, electric wiper, footstep lighting, noiseless cab fans, upgraded fire extinguisher operation system were provided, said a press …

Beyond PUBG: Krafton Dreams of Ascending the World Stage

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Walk into the topmost floor of Krafton’s HQ — spread across eight floors of a 35-storey glass-and-steel building in Seoul’s posh and trendy Gangnam neighbourhood — and you’ll be greeted by a giant curved screen. On a breezy, overcast November morning, it’s playing a loop of Krafton’s latest collaborations, including a tie-up with K-pop girl group Blackpink for an in-game concert. But it’s what lies behind that screen that defines the South Korean video game giant. A row of awards and trophies is dominated by seven Guinness World Record plaques. They are all for the battle royale title PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds — colloquially known as PUBG — Krafton’s most famous game to date. Following its massive success on PC, Krafton designed a free-to-play mobile offshoot, PUBG Mobile, in partnership with Chinese tech behemoth Tencent. It was by far the most popular mobile game in India, until its highly controversial ban in 2020. At the time of its ouster, India was PUBG Mobile’s biggest market, accounting for slightly less than a quarter of its global total downloads. …