World  |  Environment  |  Science & Technology  |  Health  |  Human Rights  |  Feel Good  |  Regions
Great News Network
Spread the word:

Joy of India’s women-only trains

by Pat Coate | October 16, 2009
"Nobody passes lewd comments, nobody teases us -- it's great."
- Sangeeta, commuter

India recently introduced eight women-only trains in Delhi, Mumbai (Bombay), Calcutta and Madras (Chennai).

Aimed at providing safety and comfort for growing numbers of working women, the "Ladies' Specials" have proved a big hit with their passengers, as the BBC's Geeta Pandey discovered in Delhi.

Continue reading on BBC News article opens in new window 
[Broken link?]

Comment on this story

More Great News

 

News Categories

Recommendations

About

The Great News Network is meant to supplement your daily news sources - not replace it. It's role is to show that there is hope, people are making a difference, and that a lot of things are getting better.

Optimism is a great catalyst for making the world a better place. When we can see there is hope, then we'll be more compelled to make the effort to do our part.

Sponsors

© 2003-2013 GNN