Kanpur Metro's Shakti Special: Women Drivers & Unique Exhibition Delight Passengers in UP
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Kanpur Metro's 'Shakti Special' Honors Women; 1 in 3 UP Metro Trains Run by Women
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News18•08-03-2026, 15:34
Kanpur Metro's 'Shakti Special' Honors Women; 1 in 3 UP Metro Trains Run by Women
•Kanpur Metro launched 'Shakti Metro' on International Women's Day, flagged off by UPMRC MD Sushil Kumar, showcasing women's achievements.
•The special exhibition train, available all week, highlights inspiring stories of women in art, sports, science, politics, and social service.
•Female train operators, lady guards, and staff provided safety information; metro ensures passenger safety with intercoms, panic buttons, and 12-45 CCTV cameras per train/station.
•'Show Your Talent' events at Bara Chauraha Metro Station featured cultural programs, open mic, and poetry, providing a platform for women's artistic expression.
•MD Sushil Kumar stated one in three UP Metro trains are operated by women, emphasizing their increasing role in operations, maintenance, signaling, and electrical departments.
