Mumbai : To celebrate International Women’s Day in a remarkable way, the Central Railways has deployed an all-women crew on the Vande Bharat Express for the first time.
The Vande Bharat Express (22223) o from CSMT (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) CSMT to Shirdi has an all-women crew today, including the loco pilot, assistant loco pilot, train manager, TCs and train Hostesses.
The Chief Public Relations Officer of the Central Railways said that they have taken same initiative in a goods trains also and will try to continue this initiative in other Vande Bharat trains too.
Swapnil Nila, the CPRO of Central Railways, said, “Indian Railways has always tried to make things easier for women. In this same initiative, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, the CSMT-Shirdi Vande Bharat is running with an all-women crew of Indian Railways, including the loco pilot, assistant loco pilot, train manager, TCs and train Hostesses. We would also try to take the same initiatives on other Vande Bharat trains too.”
Taking to social media post on X, the Central Railways called it a “proud and historic moment” which is celebrating the strength, dedication, and leadership of women in Indian Railways.
“HISTORIC MOMENT! For the first time ever, a Vande Bharat Express is being fully operated by an all-women crew, departing from CSMT on this #InternationalWomensDay! Train No. 22223 CSMT – Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express left CSMT today with an all-women crew: Loco Pilot & Assistant Loco Pilot, Train Manager & Ticket Examiners, On-Board Catering Staff. A proud moment celebrating the strength, dedication, and leadership of women in Indian Railways!” the social media post reads.
