State mulls pink markings for women's coaches
Mumbai, 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. The initiative is aimed at improving safety for women, as overcrowding often results in men boarding ladies' coaches unintentionally. Officials said the Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation (MRVC) is likely to be made the nodal agency for implementing the plan across Central and Western Railways. While discussions between state departments have been ongoing since January, MRVC said it has not yet received a formal proposal. "A decision will be taken once details are shared," an official said....
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