The Indian Ministry of Railways has announced the discontinuation of the guard box or line box system, which has been in use since the British era. This decision has sparked discontent among railway employees, particularly train guards. They are protesting against the replacement of the guard box with a trolley bag,...
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arguing that the box contains essential equipment weighing 20-25 kgs, making it difficult to carry around. They also raise concerns about the potential for theft of the box and its contents, especially during emergency situations or when guards are away from the train.