Female Locomotive Pilots in Salem Rail Division Face Discrimination Over Maternity and Childcare Leave

Nov 11, 2025 10:03 pm CST

Female locomotive pilots in Salem railway division are facing systematic discrimination as their performance ratings are being downgraded to "below average" after taking maternity or childcare leave, blocking their promotion opportunities for three years. The All India Loco Running Staff Association has documented multiple cases and filed complaints against this practice, highlighting broader issues of workplace discrimination and unfair treatment of women in the Indian Railways system.