In A Progressive Move, Western Railways Runs A Freight Train With An All-Female Guard And Crew

In a progressive move towards gender equality and women empowerment, the Mumbai Central Division of Western Railway created history by running a freight train (TVSG/MB 28764) with all-female guard and crew.

Loco Pilot Kumkum Nagendra, Assistant Loco Pilot Udita Verma and Goods Guard Aakanksha Ray took charge of the train on Tuesday.

The trio became the first-ever all-women crew to run a freight train in the history of Indian Railways.

“Prepared for any task, ready to accomplish! A freight train was run with all Women Crew ie lady Loco Pilot, Astt Loco Pilot & Guard from Vasai Road to Vadodara on WR on 5th January 2021.” the Western Railways said in a tweet.