Motormen operating local trains on the Western Railway network have expressed resentment over new duty hours that reportedly make many of them work in double shifts.

The Mumbai Division of Western Railway has reported significant vacancies, leading to a high workload for the remaining motormen. To address this issue and decide on the future course of action, a meeting was held inside the motormen’s lobby at Churchgate on Wednesday. According to the sources, the problems have been simmering for a long time, and if not addressed timely, this could lead to disruption of suburban services. Motormen say they have been working without adequate rest due to the new rule, which affects the quality of driving and leads to safety issues.