Surekha Yadav — The Woman Who Drove History 🚆🇮🇳💪

In a country where train journeys connect millions of dreams every day, one woman made history by stepping into a space once thought impossible for her — the driver’s seat of an Indian Railways locomotive. 🌟 Meet Surekha Yadav, India’s first female passenger train driver, and proudly, Asia’s first woman train driver. 👏

In 1988, she broke barriers when she drove the first “Ladies Special” local train for Central Railways, proving that determination and skill know no gender. Dressed in her crisp uniform and filled with quiet confidence, Surekha’s journey wasn’t just about driving a train — it was about driving change. 🚉✨

Her path wasn’t easy. At a time when the railway industry was completely male-dominated, she faced skepticism, resistance, and endless challenges. But with every track she conquered, she inspired countless women to believe they too could lead, build, and break limits. 🌈

Today, Surekha Yadav remains a symbol of courage, discipline, and empowerment — a living reminder that progress begins with those who dare to be first. 🚀 Her story doesn’t just belong to Indian Railways; it belongs to every woman who dreams of steering her own destiny. ❤️

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