4k UHD The Untold Story of Loco Pilot under Deadly heatwave adverse condition

932 views · Published 4 June 2018 · 13:40 · Indexed 25 September 2026

Channel: Rakesh Sharma Bikaner · 2018 · Film & Animation

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The working condition in the loco pilot is so adverse to the extent of causing untold discomfort to the crew. When deadly heat wave grips all over the Rajasthan and witnessed its maximum temperatures above 47. degrees Celsius 
 The loco cab and the crew are directly exposed to sunlight resulting in high radiant heat gain. The metal locomotive body gets heated due to exposure to sunlight and transfers heat to aggravate the condition. Wider look out glasses and too much window area expose cab to direct sunlight, the high solar factor due to the inferior type of glass used etc increases the heat. Lack of proper solar blinds or curtains make things worse. Green house gas effect build up also makes the interior uncomfortably hot.
 This situation has seriously affected the day to day life of the loco running staff and the situation is even more likely collapse workmen Which adverse effect on the safety, health of the loco pilots of Indian railway. 
Loco running staff are one of the vital categories in Indian Railways who are directly and closely involved in the safe and punctual running of trains more than anybody else. Their job demand is tremendous and they are required to perform their duty in perfect, faultless an impeccable manner  with no margin of error.

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