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Major Overhaul: Toilets, AC now in loco cabs

New Delhi, Apr 8 (UNI) In a landmark move to enhance the working environment of loco pilots, Indian Railways has equipped more than half of its locomotive cabs with ergonomic seats, air conditioning, and other modern facilities.
In a parallel development, the national transporter has also begun fitting toilets in all newly manufactured locomotives, while older engines are being retrofitted through design modifications.
These measures represent a major shift in the approach towards crew welfare, particularly for loco pilots who spend long hours in cabs across challenging routes and weather conditions. The move is aimed at improving comfort, reducing fatigue, and ensuring better health for these key members of the Indian Railways family.
In addition to cab upgrades, all running rooms — the rest facilities for train crews — have been made air-conditioned and well-furnished over the last ten years. Notably, before 2014, no running room had air conditioning. The improved infrastructure has significantly contributed to better rest and recuperation for crew members between duties.
Recognising the operational stress on pilots on heavily congested routes, Indian Railways is also constructing new running rooms to reduce working hours and ensure sufficient rest periods.
On the safety front, the installation of advanced technologies such as fog safety devices, Kavach (Train Collision Avoidance System), driver alert systems, and improved braking mechanisms is helping enhance both crew and passenger safety.
Indian Railways has also made practical arrangements for loco pilots’ in-route needs. Goods train crews utilise scheduled stoppages at stations and yards for toilet breaks and light refreshments. Suburban and passenger train pilots use terminal station facilities or onboard toilets during halts. UNI BDN SSP
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