Motorwoman

If you thought Priti Kumari, Western Railway's first motorwoman, is even the least bit ill at ease among her 420 male co-workers, then you underestimated her confidence. Ten days into the job, Priti, who assumed the responsibility of ferrying 33 lakh commuters every day, says she feels right at home among the motormen.The 34-year-old first came to ...

Marking a special milestone in the history of Mumbai local, Priti Kumari has become the first motorwoman on the Western suburban line. The buzz today was larger and the crowd bigger for the 2:29 pm local from Churchgate.An ecstatic Priti said, "I am excited. It's a big moment."  Thirty four-year-old Priti from Darbhanga in Bihar had to complet...

If you thought Priti Kumari, Western Railway's first motorwoman, is even the least bit ill at ease among her 420 male co-workers, then you underestimated her confidence. Ten days into the job, Priti, who assumed the responsibility of ferrying 33 lakh commuters every day, says she feels right at home among the motormen.The 34-year-old first came to ...

Marking a special milestone in the history of Mumbai local, Priti Kumari has become the first motorwoman on the Western suburban line. The buzz today was larger and the crowd bigger for the 2:29 pm local from Churchgate.An ecstatic Priti said, "I am excited. It's a big moment."  Thirty four-year-old Priti from Darbhanga in Bihar had to complet...