Pune, Sept. 22 -- Pune is all set to script a new chapter in urban transport with the "Nari Shakti" of Pune Metro Line 3. In a landmark move, the Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (PITCMRL) consortium has awarded a 10-year operations contract for Line 3 to French multinational transport company Keolis, under which all trains will be driven exclusively by women.
The 'Nari Shakti of Puneri Metro' marks a significant step in empowering women in the public transport sector. A dedicated team of 100 women train pilots has been recruited and trained to operate the metro. These young women, most hailing from Pune and nearby areas, have undergone an intensive three-month training program that includes 200 kilometers of supervised driving during both ...