Ajmer Delhi VB Inauguration on Hold due to Working Conflict between Ajmer & Jaipur Division
NWR Submitted Trial report to RB on 1st April but No Response received till Yet
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allocation of the Ajmer-Delhi Vande Bharat Express to the Jaipur division has sparked a controversy, with railway employees threatening to disrupt operations.

Detailed Explanation:
Even before its inaugural run, the Ajmer-Delhi Vande Bharat train has found itself in the midst of a dispute over operational responsibilities. A proposal suggests transferring the operational duties of this prestigious train to the Jaipur division, a move that has met with strong opposition from the Ajmer North Western Railway Employees Union.

Key Points of Contention:

Local vs. Outstation Staff: The union argues that as per norms, the train's operations should be handled by the Ajmer division, as it was the Ajmer division that undertook the maintenance and trial runs.
Financial Benefits: The union asserts that the division handling the train's operations stands to gain financially, both from new positions created and from the kilometer-based allowances for checking and running staff.
Local Sentiment: The local railway employees and the public are excited about the new train service and believe that the operations should remain with the Ajmer division.
Union's Demands:
The North Western Railway Employees Union has demanded that the proposal to transfer the train's operations to the Jaipur division be revoked. They have threatened to disrupt railway operations if their demands are not met. The union insists that all operational staff, including guards, ticket examiners, and loco pilots, should be from the Ajmer division.

In essence, the dispute revolves around the principle of local ownership and the perceived unfairness of transferring the operational responsibilities of a newly introduced and highly anticipated train service to a different division.