'Only Ladies' suburban trains in metros

To facilitate working women facing difficulties in travelling to their workplaces, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee today announced introduction of 'Only Ladies' EMU train services.     

Presenting the Railway Budget for 2009-10, she said that these train services will be introduced in Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata suburban routes on the pattern of Mumbai suburban lines.     

The minster added these services will run for the convenience of women passengers during office hours.