India, March 29 -- Spotting ladies' coaches in the chaos of the city's local trains may soon get easier, with the state government proposing pink markings for women's compartments.

The plan, suggested by BJP leader Chitra Wagh, involves adding pink stripes to ladies' compartments, similar to Metro trains to make them stand out, especially during peak-hour rush.

"We will send the proposal to Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC), which will act as the nodal agency for implementation on Central and Western Railways. The idea is to include this in the proposal to acquire 238 trains for Mumbai," said a government official.

Officials said the proposal aims to improve safety and convenience for women, as overcrowding often results in men u...