Nagpur: MahaMetro deployed all-woman teams to manage operations at two of the city’s busiest stations — Sitabuldi Interchange and Jhansi Rani Chowk Metro Station — to commemorate the women’s day week.Every key function at the two stations, right from station controllers and ticketing personnel to security and sanitation staff, was handled entirely by women employees. Officials said the initiative aimed to recognise the growing role of women in public service and leadership, while reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to gender inclusivity.“Women employees are not only efficiently managing operations but also setting high standards in discipline, passenger assistance and service delivery. The move aims to send out a broader message about equal opportunity and representation in frontline public infrastructure services,” the official added.MahaMetro also highlighted measures aimed at ensuring safe and dignified travel for women commuters. These include CCTV surveillance at stations and inside trains, trained security personnel, reserved seating for women, clean stations with drinking water and toilet facilities, and a dedicated grievance redressal mechanism through helplines and customer service centres.The presence of women staff in operations and security roles, officials said, contributed to greater passenger confidence, particularly among women commuters. With this initiative, MahaMetro underlined its continued focus on safety, reliability and inclusive growth within the city’s public transport system.
