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Indian Railways wants zero alcohol in loco pilots' blood, but what if tests detect traces without drinking? The rule under review

Indian Railways wants zero alcohol in loco pilots' blood, but what if tests detect traces without drinking? The rule under review

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The Railway Board is yet to decide whether loco pilots should face disciplinary action when blood tests detect very low alcohol levels despite negative breathalyser results. The issue came under scrutiny after the 2025 Bilaspur train collision, in which 12 people died. Railway medical officials and…

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