India's first female train driver retires after 36 years of service

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Surekha Yadav, India's first female train driver, retired after 36 years of service. Yadav began her career in 1989, a time when the profession was almost exclusively male. She navigated challenging routes and conditions, inspiring over 2,000 other women to become train operators. She was celebrated with a grand farewell upon her retirement, having driven premium trains and mentored many aspiring drivers.


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