Union demands removal of 12-hour duty roster after railway pointsman dies in Nagpur
The All India Pointsmen Association is demanding an end to 12-hour duty rosters following the death of a railway worker in Nagpur. The union argues that extreme fatigue from long shifts is compromising safety and endangering staff.
Why it matters
This highlights critical labor safety issues and operational risks within the Indian railway system, a vital infrastructure network.
The All India Pointsmen Association has demanded the abolition of the 12-hour duty roster following the death of one of its members at Gudma station in Nagpur on July 1 while assisting train operations.
The report presents the union's grievances and the official account of the accident in a balanced, factual manner.
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