The Loco Running staff of Indian railways had represented some of their serious but genuine demands which are not yet conceded by Railway Board to Honorable Prime Minister last month through individual representations
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
General Strike on 8th January 2020
WHY CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES GO ON NATION WIDE ONE DAY STRIKE ON 8TH JANUARY, 2020
I. Background:
Monday, December 2, 2019
AAI recommends Centre to privatise 6 airports
AAI recommends Centre to privatise 6 airports including Amritsar, Varanasi and Trichy
PTI New Delhi December 01, 2019
Monday, November 11, 2019
JNU students, Delhi police clash as protests over hike in fee turn violent
The students of the university had announced a boycott of the convocation ceremony, which Vice President Venkaiah Naidu was addressing on Monday.
Monday, November 11, 2019 -
Monday, October 21, 2019
Bank union to go-ahead with strike on Tuesday after talks with govt fail
Bank union is protesting against the government's decision to merge ten public sector banks into four banks
T E Narasimhan | Chennai Last Updated at October 21, 2019
The long and winding road to BPCL privatisation
The long and winding road to BPCL privatisation
A survey of expert opinion by ET Energy world highlights that disinvesting the government’s stake in BPCL to a private entity is a prudent move for the government and the oil retailer
Bilal Abdi | ETEnergyWorld | October 21, 2019,
Railways to 'right size' Railway Board
Railways to 'right size' Railway Board by 25%, transfer 50 officials to zones: Report1 min read . Updated: 20 Oct 2019, Ananya Sengupta , PTI
Friday, October 18, 2019
Railway unions mull ‘indefinite strike’ against privatisation
Mamuni Das / AM Jigeesh New Delhi | Updated on October 11, 2019
Monday, October 14, 2019
India’s first private train violates railway tariff law
S. Vijay Kumar, THE HINDU CHENNAI, OCTOBER 13, 2019
Thursday, October 10, 2019
After IRCTC, SpiceJet and IndiGo to run Indian Railways trains
After IRCTC, SpiceJet and IndiGo to run Indian Railways trains; MakeMyTrip also in line
After the IRCTC getting the Tejas Express operations in the Delhi-Lucknow route, it seems that the Indian Railways is fast running towards privatisation.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Pandian Express turns 50, loco-pilots and rail fans share their fond memories
Pandian Express, named after the popular dynasty that ruled from Madurai, was first flagged off on October 1, 1969.
Megha Kaveri Tuesday, October 01, 2019
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
National Convention of Workers on 30.09.19 at NDLS
National Convention of Workers organized by the Central Trade Unions call For Nationwide General Strike on 8 January 2020
Parliament Street, New Delhi :
CWC Resolutions -24 & 25 Bengaluru
The Central Working Committee of this association was held at Souharda Hall, Bengaluru on 24th& 25th September, 2019. Presided by a preside consist of Com. L. Mony, Com. K. A. S Mani and Com,. N. B. Dutta and 72 members from all the zones participated and except N.F.R and N.E.R have 44 Coms have spoken and had a threadbare discussion on the agenda. The following resolutions were passed unanimously and they are brought for your kind perusal.
Friday, September 27, 2019
IRCTC to flag off India’s first non-Indian Railways train
P Manoj Mumbai | THE HINDU BUSINESS LINE September 26, 2019
Private trains likely on Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Jammu, Delhi-Howrah, Mumbai-Pune routes
Private trains likely on Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Jammu, Delhi-Howrah, Mumbai-Pune routes
26 Sep 2019,
AILRSA to join march against Indian railways privatisation
Our Bureau Bengaluru | THE HINDU BUSINESS LINE Published on September 26, 2019
‘Long march’ will start at from Chittaranjan Locomotive Works and end at Howrah
The All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA) has opposed the privatisation of the Indian Railways.
PRESS RELEASE CWC Bengaluru
All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA) is a fighting organization representing the Assistant Loco Pilot, Shunting Loco Pilot, Loco Pilot Goods, Loco Pilot Passenger, and Loco Pilot Mail of Indian Railways.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Bank unions plan nationwide protests against merger
The United Forum of Bank Unions, which represents a million bank employees across the country, is planning massive protests against the government’s move to merge 10 state-run banks into four bigger banks.
Airport workers threaten agitation
A joint forum of the Airports Authority Employees’ Union, Airports Authority Officers’ Association and Indian Airports Kamgar Union have urged the Airports Authority of India (AAI) chairman to convene a meeting “to discuss the concerns in details over the handing over of six airports to Gujarat-based conglomerate Adani Group,” PTI has reported.
Bank unions reject 12% wage hike offered by managements
THE HINDU Business line Mumbai | Updated on September 17, 2019
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Indian Railways to ban single-use plastics from October 2
S. Vijay Kumar THE HINDU CHENNAI, AUGUST 21, 2019
Monday, August 26, 2019
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Talks between govt, trade unions fail; ordnance factories strike on
AM Jigeesh New Delhi | Updated on August 20, 2019
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
PAPER PRESENTED ON THE SEMINAR by K Parthasarathi
ALL INDIA LOCO RUNNING STAFF ASSOCIATION
PAPER PRESENTED ON THE SEMINAR
Privatisation of Railways begins, operators to run Tejas Express
PTI | 9 July 2019
The Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express is set to be the first train to be operated by private players, sources said
No proposal to privatise Railways, says Piyush Goyal1
10 Jul 2019, PTI
In a written reply, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said 'no specific passenger train has been identified to be run by private payers so far'
Report Staffers Protesting Against "Privatisation": Railway Board
The board sent a letter to the zones on Friday, asking them to take "stringent steps to ensure discipline and smooth functioning" of the railways.
Railway workers’ unions oppose privatisation of production units
Yukti Joshi THE HINDU MUMBAI, JULY 20, 2019
Privatisation Of Railway: Nation-Wide Protest May Make Things Murkier
Edited By Odishatv Bureau Published By Odishatv Bureau On 29 July 2019
Centre’s move to ‘privatise’ railway assets opposed in Visakhapatnam
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT THE HINDU VISAKHAPATNAM, JULY 30, 2019
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
AK Roy’s demise: Death of a veteran trade union leader, Communist thinker
AK Roy’s demise: Death of a veteran trade union leader, Communist thinker
AK Roy was 84 years old.
RANCHI Updated: Jul 22, 2019
10 central trade unions call for nationwide protest on August 2 against labour bills
The central trade unions also called upon the Members of Parliament to oppose the ruling party's move.
Published: 25th July 2019
Railways asks zonal offices to compile list of employees above 55 years
Railways asks zonal offices to compile list of employees by 9 August above 55 years to remove under performers
India Press Trust of India Jul 30, 2019
Thursday, July 18, 2019
AILRSA Hungerfast on 15.07.19
As per the call of AILRSA central committee, running staff of Indian Railways staged 24 hrs hunger strike before all Divisional headquarters which commenced at 11.00 hrs on 15.07.19 and concluded at 11.00 hrs on16.07.19.
Sunday, July 7, 2019
Bengaluru’s Suburban rail ambitions to be known on July 10
STAFF REPORTER THE HINDU BENGALURU , JULY 05, 2019
Friday, July 5, 2019
CPI-M opposes privatisation of Indian Railways
New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Alleging that private passenger trains will start operating within 100 days, the CPI-M has come out strongly against what it says is the government's planned privatisation of Indian Railways.
RAILWAY PRIVATISATION
Railway unions say ‘unrest brewing’ among employees against plan to corporatise production units
In a letter to the Railway Board, the unions called it the ‘first step towards privatisation’.
Indian Railways commissions longest electrified tunnel
Indian Railways commissions longest electrified tunnel between Cherlopalli-Rapuru Station
On the newly commissioned line, the travel time gets reduced to about 5 hours, which will result in a saving of travel time by 5 hours
Monday, July 1, 2019
Protest Notice against 100 days action program
PROTEST THE 100 DAYS’ ACTION PROGRAM
A HASTY STEP FOR RAILWAY PRIVATISATION
100 days Action Program of Railways.
No.2019/E&R/10(10)/12
Sub: 100 Days Action Plan of
Ministry of Railways
Please find
enclosed a copy of the proposed 100 Days Action Plan of Ministry of Railways
approved by Hon'ble Minister of Railways.
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Decisions of AILRSA CWC at GZB
DECISIONS OF CWC MEETING OF AILRSA HELD AT GHAZHIABAD ON 23.06.2019
The CWC meeting of AILRSA held at Ghaziabad on 23.06.2019 has discussed deeply on the prevailing situations arouse after the announcement of the Running Allowance rates, declaration of 100 days ‘ action program of Railways, implementation of past decisions on campaign and preparation for strike and over all position in various zones. Summarising the views of the participants from all the zones meeting took the following decisions.
PROTEST AGAINST RAILWAY PRIVITISATION
All India Loco Running Staff Association opposes the privatisation measures incorporated in the 100 days Action Plan proposed by the Ministry of Railways with the approval of the Minister for Railways. The Railway Board vide letter dated 18.06.2019 has directed that immediate action to be taken to implement the Action Plan by 31st August 2019.
Monday, June 24, 2019
Railways to induct country’s most powerful diesel locomotive soon
THE HINDU BUSINESSLINE Our Bureau Hyderabad | Updated on June 18, 2019
Railways conducts feasibility study for Chennai-Bangaluru-Mysore high speed rail corridor
Railways conducts feasibility study for Chennai-Bangaluru-Mysore high speed rail corridor: Piyush Goyal
PTI New Delhi | Updated on June 21, 2019
Railways plans a 'Give It Up' for train ticket subsidy
21 Jun 2019,
The railways has submitted a 100-day plan to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) to increase the earnings
Passengers will have the option of buying train tickets with or without subsidy
Railways removes 20-year-old hitch: Smoother travel now on premium trains
The last set of remaining rakes was retrofitted with this solution in South Eastern Railway. Carried out without fanfare, the job took two years at a cost of around Rs 5 lakh per coach. All rakes (trains) have now been covered.
PROTEST AGAINST RAILWAY PRIVITISATION
All India Loco Running Staff Association opposes the privatisation measures incorporated in the 100 days Action Plan proposed by the Ministry of Railways with the approval of the Minister for Railways. The Railway Board vide letter dated 18.06.2019 has directed that immediate action to be taken to implement the Action Plan by 31st August 2019.
Thursday, June 6, 2019
RBI Cuts Rates by 25 Basis Points, Turns 'Accommodative' as Economy Slows
"A sharp slowdown in investment activity along with a continuing moderation in private consumption growth is a matter of concern," the Monetary Policy Committee said.
Nearly Five Lakh Women in the Race to Become Train Drivers in Indian Railways
There are a total of 4.75 lakh women competing against 42.82 lakh men to fill up a relatively small number of vacancies.
Monday, June 3, 2019
IRCON eyes Railway projects in Malaysia, Bangladesh
NEW DELHI: State-owned IRCON International is looking to expand its footprint in Malaysia and Bangladesh and eyeing a revenue growth of 30%, its chairman, SK Chaudhary, told.
Trade unions oppose Karnataka govt exempting IT/ITeS sector from Industrial Employment Act
THE HINDU BUSINESS LINE Our Bureau Bengaluru | June 02, 2019
Saturday, June 1, 2019
'It's because we were union members': Boeing fires workers who organized
Workers terminated by the aircraft maker in South Carolina see their dismissals as part of efforts to stifle a nascent union
Friday, May 17, 2019
A Registered Trade Union can file insolvency petition
A Registered Trade Union can file insolvency petition as an operational creditor on behalf of its members: Supreme Court
Labour unions assert demand for minimum wage, better working conditions
STAFF REPORTER THE HINDU BENGALURU, MAY 02, 2019
Study finds semi-high-speed rail line feasible in Kerala
S. Anil Radhakrishnan THE HINDU THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, MAY 14, 2019
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Trade unions worried over restrictions to May Day events
R Balaji Chennai | Updated on April 29, 2019
Passengers hit as Southern Railway cancels several trains
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT THE HINDU CHENNAI , APRIL 29, 2019
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Concor will expand coastal shipping service to Bangladesh, says CMD
P Manoj Mumbai | Updated on April 26, 2019
Salary dues of Jet staff: No life jacket in sight yet
Forum Gandhi Mumbai | Updated on April 27, 2019
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Railways hauls highest-ever load of 1,223 mt in FY19
Mamuni Das New Delhi | THE HINDU Business Line Updated on April 02, 2019
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Globalisation hit trade union movement, says Prof Prabhat Patnaik
Chandigarh, March 10
Globalisation has entailed development of productive forces in several countries of the third world while distressing the working population.
Graduates, Post-Graduates Among Candidates in Race to Become Helpers in Railways
While 'Level-1' jobs require applicants to have just passed 10th standard, more than 82 lakh candidates had some form of higher education.
SAIL supplies first consignment of Linke Hofmann Busch wheels to Indian Railways
Mar 26, 2019
SAIL-DSP is supplying wheels and axles to the Indian Railways for the past five decades and is the only producer of forged wheels in the country.
Equipment Failure at Indian Railways Raises Questions Over Long-Term Safety Strategy
The incidents fall into a number of different categories: ‘rail fracture’, ‘train parting’, signal and weld failure among others.
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Indian Railways to have a stop at ‘Malgudi’ station?
Muralidhara Khajane THE HINDU BENGALURU, MARCH 03, 2019
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Rlys’ station development arm considers ₹ 600 cr to award projects
The HINDU Business line Our Bureau | Updated on February 12, 2019
Indian Railways' Notification For 1.3 Lakh Vacancies
Exclusive: Indian Railways' Notification For 1.3 Lakh Vacancies Coming On This Date
RRB Recruitment 2019: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) official said an indicative notice will be released on the Employment News which will be available on the stands on February 23.
Railway reduces proposed fares of Train 18 tickets
The semi-high speed train is scheduled to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 February
The train has two classes of tickets -- executive class and chair car -- and will have differently priced meals
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Sunday, January 27, 2019
Privatisation of Thiruvananthapuram airport
Left and Right lock horns over privatisation of Thiruvananthapuram airport
P Manoj Updated on January 24, 2019
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Safety inspection for last stretch of Phase-I Chennai Metro from Saturday
THE HINDU BUSINESS LINE Our Bureau Updated on January 19, 2019
Railways Doubles Running Allowances Of Loco Pilots, Guards
The move will increase its annual financial burden of allowances by Rs. 1,225 crore and enhance operating ratio by 2.5 per cent, a source said Thursday.
All India | Press Trust of India | Updated: January 17, 2019
Monday, January 14, 2019
Loco pilots to get psychological counselling to better tackle mishaps
A senior railway official said presently loco pilots are sent for counselling on the recommendation of the heads of departments.
10th January 2019
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Trade unions’ strike hits bus, train services in Kerala
THE HINDU BUSINESS LINE Our Bureau Updated on January 08, 2019
A hartal-like condition was witnessed in Kerala on Tuesday, the first day of the two-day country-wide strike called by trade unions, as almost all modes of public transport remained paralysed.
CAG expresses concern over uncleared cargo containing hazardous material
PTI Updated on January 08, 2019
Don’t pay contractors who do not adhere to labour welfare norms: CAG tells Rlys
THE HINDU BUSINESS LINE Our Bureau Updated on January 08, 2019
V K Yadav takes charge as Chairman, Railway Board
THE HINDU BUSINESS LINE Our Bureau Updated on January 01, 2019
Indian Railways is headed for big trouble
Looking at some of Nitin Gadkari's ideas would be a good place to start to fix railways' problems.
RN Bhaskar
Historic Two Days’ General Strike Starts on 8th January 2019
CITU Salutes the Working Class of India
The Centre of Indian Trade Unions congratulates and salutes the working class of India for their unprecedented active participation in the two days’ country wide general strike that started on 8th January 2019. Around 20 crore workers, from all sectors of the economy – organised sector, both public and private including in the Multinational companies, in the government and quasi government sectors, scheme workers, unorganised sector workers have reported to be participating in the strike across the country.
