India's 12,000-HP Locomotives to Include Waterless Urinals for Loco Pilots
India's most powerful 12,000-horsepower electric locomotives, manufactured by Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited (MELPL), will feature waterless urinals for loco pilots. Discussions between MELPL, a joint venture of Indian Railways and Alstom, and Indian Railways are advanced to integrate these facilities in new locomotives, with retrofitting planned for existing ones. This development addresses operational challenges faced by loco pilots, especially with the increasing induction of women drivers. A prototype has been in use for about four months and is performing well.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (64/100). Lens Score 44/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–72/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 23 Aug, 11:53 pm. Other outlets followed.