Nagpur: The city’s evening commute took an energetic and unconventional turn on Sunday as a Metro train transformed into a moving fitness arena, blending music, workouts and community spirit on tracks. The “run and fitness party” turned a routine transit into a lively wellness experience. Held under the ‘Celebration on Wheels’ concept by MahaMetro, the event saw all three coaches of a Metro train booked exclusively for nearly two hours. The session began around 6pm from Zero Mile Metro station, with over 70 participants assembling before boarding and gradually converting the coaches into a high-energy activity zone. The session opened with a push-up challenge by the boys, followed by a squat routine contest by the girls that saw participants engaging in friendly competition. Adding a playful twist, a milk-chugging challenge drew cheers, breaking the monotony of conventional workouts. After this for almost an hour, the floor was open for music which kept tempo high as the participants danced freely.Kunal Sharawat, founder of the Nagpur-origin running club, said, “The aim was to make fitness more engaging, while building a sense of community among participants. The format, he added, was designed to combine exercise with enjoyment, making it accessible to a wider audience.Sharawat stressed that all permissions were secured and safety protocols were maintained throughout. A senior official said permission was granted only after guidelines were discussed and agreed upon. MahaMetro’s ‘Celebration on Wheels’ concept allows curated events within Metro coaches, offering a platform for cultural, social and, now fitness-driven activities. The experiment demonstrated how public transport can be repurposed creatively without disrupting its primary function.
