WR puts women in front to head local train tech

REWRITING RULEBOOK | From EMU carsheds to high-voltage substations, women technicians are breaking barriers and driving safety, efficiency & inclusivity in city’s rail network

- Kamal Mishra

In a major leap toward gender inclusivity and empowerment, Western Railway (WR) is placing women at the forefront of critical technical roles traditionally dominated by men.

From maintaining Mumbai's high-tech electric multiple unit (EMU) rakes (local trains) to managing high-voltage traction systems, women technicians and supervisors are proving that skill, dedication, and precision have no gender.