Loco Pilots Seek Work-Hour Cap, Warn Railways After IndiGo Crisis

• Loco pilots are pushing for work-hour caps, citing the recent IndiGo crisis as a reason to prevent fatigue and accidents.
• The All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA) criticized the government for being lenient with private airlines while being tough on public sector employees.
• AILRSA highlighted that issues in aviation reflect long-standing concerns of loco pilots regarding scientifically designed duty schedules.
• The association urged Indian Railways to adopt an FRMS-based work-hour system, including a six-hour daily duty limit and predictable rest schedules.
• The IndiGo crisis involved thousands of flight cancellations due to the airline's failure to comply with mandated pilot rest rules and a pilot shortage.

Why It Matters: Railway pilots demand work-hour caps to prevent fatigue and accidents, citing IndiGo crisis.