Indian Railways Launches Month-long Drive to Ensure Air Conditioning Systems in Train Engines

The Railway Ministry has directed all 17 zones to launch a month-long drive to ensure the air conditioning systems in train engines are in prime condition to beat the summer heat. Improving the working conditions of running staff is a thrust area for the Indian Railways to ensure safety in train operations. Effective cab ACs are essential in the summer, and all zones have been advised to conduct a drive to ensure no locomotive turns out from homing sheds/base sheds with any defective cab AC. The ministry has emphasized the importance of reporting cab AC abnormalities and taking timely action to address them.

Focus on Safety and Efficiency

The zonal railways are required to cover all electric and diesel locomotives fitted with cab AC in this drive and submit a compliance report within a month. The move has been appreciated by the All India Loco Running Staff Association, which has been demanding AC in all locomotives to improve crew efficiency and safety. Secretary-General of the association, KC James, praised the ministry's initiative in directing general managers to improve the locomotive cabs and expressed hope for further enhancements in the future.

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