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Rajya Rani Express operated by all-women crew marking 100 years of Electric Traction in Indian Railways | Pics

Published on: February 02, 2025 22:28 IST
Marking 100 years of Electric Traction in Indian Railways, the Rajya Rani Express was operated recently by an all-women crew.
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Marking 100 years of Electric Traction in Indian Railways, the Rajya Rani Express was operated recently by an all-women crew.
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Women crew members pose for photos with the Rajya Rani Express. The express train was completely operated by the all-woman crew.
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From the Loco Pilot & Asst. Loco Pilot to the Train Manager, TTE, RPF Staff, this all-women team showcased the strength & skill of women in Indian Railways.
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Rajya Rani trains are a series of express trains operated by Indian Railways to connect state capitals with other cities important for tourism, pilgrimage or trade.
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The first Rajya Rani train was started between Mysore and Bangalore by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee and was flagged off on 1 July 2011.
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The train was named after Maharani Gayatri Devi, former princess of the state of Cooch Behar, Maharani of Jaipur.
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On 22 May 2017, the Dadar-Sawantwadi Rajya Rani Express was named as "Tutari Express" to mark the centenary of Keshavasuta's famed poem titled "Tutari".