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

The Rajya Rani train operated entirely by an all-women crew highlights the growing role of women in the Railways and marks a significant development in bridging gender role gaps.

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Edited By: Abhirupa Kundu
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.
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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Women crew members pose for photos with the Rajya Rani Express. The express train was completely operated by the all-woman crew.
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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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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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.
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 first Rajya Rani train was started between Mysore and Bangalore by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee and was flagged off on 1 July 2011.
The train was named after Maharani Gayatri Devi, former princess of the state of Cooch Behar, Maharani of Jaipur.
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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
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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".
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