On International Women’s Day, Vande Bharat Express operates with all-women crew on CSMT-Sainagar Shirdi route

The all-women-operated Vande Bharat Express departed from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) at 6.20 am. It was piloted by Asia’s first woman loco pilot Surekha Yadav and assistant loco pilot Sangeeta Kumari. The operations were overseen by Shweta Ghone.

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जागतिक महिला दिनानिमित्त आज, 08.03.2025 रोजी, ट्रेन व्यवस्थापक श्वेता घोणे यांच्या नेतृत्वाखाली वंदे भारत गाडीस प्रस्थान देण्यात आले!

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A dedicated team of women Travelling Ticket Examiners (TTEs) were also deployed, including head ticket examiners Anushka K P and M J Rajput, along with senior ticket examiners Sarika Ojha, Suvarna Pashte, Kavita Maral, and Manisha Ram.

“The initiative is a tribute to the dedication and excellence of women in Indian Railways and reflects the organisation’s commitment to empowering women in all aspects of its operations,” said a spokesperson for the Central Railways.