Mumbai, Sept. 20 -- Surekha Yadav, Asia's first woman loco pilot and a pioneer in Indian Railways, is set to retire on September 30 after an inspiring 36-year career that broke gender barriers and paved the way for countless women in the male-dominated railway sector.
Born in Maharashtra's Satara district, Yadav joined Indian Railways in 1989 and became an assistant driver in 1990, making history as Asia's first woman train driver.
A diploma holder in Electrical Engineering, Yadav steadily rose through the ranks, taking on increasingly challenging roles throughout her distinguished career. In 1996, she drove her first goods train, demonstrating her capability in handling freight operations. By 2000, she was promoted to the role of motorwo...