New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI) Tower wagon drivers of Indian Railways should be given cadre status, better salaries on par with goods train loco pilots, and a well-defined promotion channel to "ensure justice, equality, and motivation", as they play a crucial role in safe train operations, the All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF) said.

Tower wagon drivers operate self-propelled inspection vans used to repair overhead equipment (OHE), ensuring smooth running of trains on electrified routes.

The federation, in a recent letter to the Railway Board, highlighted the long-standing grievances of tower wagon drivers, stating that they continue to face hardship due to the absence of comprehensive and uniform instructions regarding their status, allowances and cadre structure.

It said that tower wago

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