India, May 8 -- Mumbai's suburban railway network witnessed a small but heartwarming celebration this week as the Western Railway Mumbai Division marked 34 years of the city's iconic ladies special local train service. Women passengers travelling on one of the dedicated suburban trains were greeted with roses, turning an otherwise routine commute into a memorable one.

Sharing a glimpse of the celebration on X, the official account of the Divisional Railway Manager, Mumbai Division of Western Railway, highlighted the significance of the service in Mumbai's daily life.

The post read: "Western Railway Mumbai Division marked a milestone in suburban travel by introducing the world's first women-only "Ladies Special" local on 5 May 1992. Cele...