Archive · 22 Jun 2025

Emergency Railways: Punctuality Achieved, But Long Hours Faced

Emergency Railways: Punctuality Achieved, But Long Hours Faced

During India's Emergency, trains were on time, and stations were kept clean.

This was because senior railway officials were strictly held responsible for any delays.

However, workers, especially drivers, faced long working hours, sometimes exceeding 16 hours with no chance to raise concerns.

While there were positive aspects like less corruption, the lack of employee rights created a difficult work environment.

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