Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Western Railway Motormen Work Double Shifts Amid Staff Shortage
Motormen who drive local trains for Western Railway are being asked to work two shifts in a row because there aren't enough workers.
This means they only get about four hours of rest between their shifts.
The railway needs 450 sets of motormen to run all its trains, but they are short by 54.
This makes about 20 motormen work extra shifts, especially during busy times.
The workers are unhappy because they feel very tired and stressed.
The railway officials say they are trying to hire more Assistant Loco Pilots to fix this problem soon.
Western Railway motormen are working double shifts due to a shortage of 54 motormen.
The railway operates 1,406 daily local train services, requiring 450 sets of motormen.
Motormen get only about four hours of rest between shifts, causing fatigue and stress.
Unions warn that prolonged fatigue could affect both staff well-being and passenger safety.
Western Railway officials acknowledge the shortage and are in the process of recruiting more Assistant Loco Pilots.
- Who
- Western Railway motormen and officials
- What
- Motormen working double shifts due to staff shortage
- When
- Currently ongoing
- Where
- Western Railway, Mumbai
- Why
- To cover the shortage of 54 motormen and operate 1,406 daily local train services
- Staff Shortage
- 54 motormen
- Daily Train Services
- 1,406
- Motormen Required
- 450 sets
- Motormen on Double Duties
- 20
- Rest Period
- 4 hours