What is Pink Railway Station? What Makes Them So Unique?

By Srikanto Mandal 10 Sept, 2023

Recently New Amravati Railway Station (Maharashtra) got the title of a Pink Railway Station.

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Pink Railway Stations are a unique type of railway station in India that is managed by an all-women staff.

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There are currently 3 pink railway stations in India, all of which are located in the state of Maharashtra.

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New Amravati Railway Station has become the 3rd station within Central Railway (CR) to be designated as a Pink Railway Station.

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The station is also the first station in the Bhusaval Division of Central Railway (CR) to be designated as a Pink Railway Station.

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These stations are fully managed by an all-women staff, including station masters, ticket sellers, porters, and cleaners.

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Pink stations are specially designed to be safe and comfortable for women, with features such as pink lighting, CCTV cameras, and panic buttons.

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