Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Railway Union Alleges Safety Violations in Dhanbad Division
Imagine railway workers are like doctors for the tracks, making sure trains can travel safely.
But some workers are being asked to do tough jobs even when they are not feeling well.
A railway union is worried because they say the rules are not being followed.
The union says that some railway officials are not listening to their complaints.
One worker, Praveen Kumar, was declared unfit by doctors, but is still doing difficult tasks.
The union has contacted the Railway Board, asking them to fix the situation and make sure everyone is safe.
All India Railway Track Maintainers Union (AIRTU) has written to the Railway Board.
The union alleges safety norms are being violated in the Dhanbad division.
Medically unfit workers are allegedly being deployed to perform demanding duties.
The union highlighted the case of trackman Praveen Kumar, declared unfit by doctors.
AIRTU President Chand Mohammed raised the issue with various officials but received no response.
- Who
- All India Railway Track Maintainers Union (AIRTU)
- What
- Alleged safety norm violations and deployment of medically unfit workers in Dhanbad division.
- When
- September 23
- Where
- Dhanbad division, India.
- Why
- To address concerns about safety violations and the health of track maintainers.
- Union
- All India Railway Track Maintainers Union (AIRTU)
- Complaint Addressed To
- Railway Board
- Location
- Dhanbad division, Kodarma section
- Key Personnel
- Praveen Kumar (trackman), Prabhat Kumar (PWI), Chand Mohammed (AIRTU president)
- Allegations
- Safety norm violations, deployment of medically unfit workers