All-Women Crew Operates Vande Bharat Express On Women’s Day
All-Women Crew Operates Vande Bharat Express On Women’s Day
The Vande Bharat Express (22223) sourcing from CSMT (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) to the destination of Shirdi had an all-women crew on Saturday 8 March.
In a bid to mark the International Women’s Day 2025, uniquely, the Central Railway operated a Vande Bharat Express with an all-women crew for the first time.
The Vande Bharat Express (22223) sourcing from CSMT (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) CSMT to the destination of Shirdi has an all-women crew today, including the loco pilot, assistant loco pilot, train manager, TCs and train Hostesses.
According to Chief Public Relations Officer of the Central Railways they have taken same initiative in a goods trains also and will try to continue this initiative in other Vande Bharat trains too.
As per Swapnil Nila, the CPRO of Central Railways, “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 ran an all-women crew of Indian Railways, including the loco pilot, assistant loco pilot, train manager, TCs and train Hostesses.
Adding they would also try to take the same initiatives on other Vande Bharat trains too.
On this occasion, the Central Railways’ goods train also has all its crew members women.
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.
For the first time ever, a Vande Bharat Express being fully operated by an all-women crew, departing from CSMT on this nternational Womens Day!
Train No. 22223 CSMT – Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express left CSMT 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.
Earlier today, PM Modi paid tribute to ‘Nari Shakti,’ recognizing the strength and contributions of women on the occasion of International Women’s Day. In a post on X, PM Modi announced that his social media platforms would be taken over by women from diverse fields, showcasing their achievements on the occasion.
“We bow to our Nari Shakti on Womens Day! Our Government has always worked for empowering women, reflecting in our schemes and programmes. Today, as promised, his social media properties will be taken over by women who are making a mark in diverse fields!” PM said.
News Edit KV Raman
