**Executive Summary**
This document details Western Railway's celebration of International Women's Day 2026 through a live studio interaction event with BIG FM on March 8, 2026. The initiative aimed to highlight the inspiring stories of women railway employees, their professional journeys, and their contributions to railway operations. The event also served to encourage young girls to pursue careers in the railway sector.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview:**
* Western Railway celebrated International Women's Day 2026 on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
* A collaborative outreach initiative was conducted with radio channel BIG FM.
* The event featured live studio interactions at major railway stations.
* **"Live Studio Shift" Details:**
* Organised by BIG FM on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
* Simultaneously held at Churchgate Railway Station, Vadodara Railway Station, and Indore Railway Station.
* **Broadcast Content:**
* Radio Jockeys (RJs) from BIG FM engaged in conversations with women officers and employees of Western Railway.
* Discussions focused on professional journeys, experiences, and achievements of women employees.
* Participants shared insights into their roles and responsibilities in railway operations.
* The challenges encountered and the determination required to overcome them were highlighted.
* The event showcased the increasing participation of women in technical and operational roles.
* **Motivational Messages:**
* Participants delivered motivational messages for young girls.
* Encouragement was provided for pursuing careers in engineering, technical fields, and the railway sector.
* **Western Railway's Commitment:**
* Western Railway is committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women employees.
* Opportunities are provided across diverse departments to recognise women's contributions.
* Initiatives aim to inspire the next generation to break barriers and achieve aspirations.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Women Employees of Western Railway**
* **Impact:** Their professional journeys, experiences, and achievements were highlighted, showcasing their valuable contributions and the progressive transformation within the organization. They were empowered to share their stories and inspire others.
* **Action Required:** None explicitly mentioned in the document, beyond their participation in the event.
* **Young Girls and Aspiring Women**
* **Impact:** They received motivational messages, encouraging them to consider careers in the railway sector and other technical fields with confidence and determination. They were inspired by the success stories of women in railway operations.
* **Action Required:** To consider pursuing careers in engineering, technical fields, and the railway sector.
* **Western Railway as an Organization**
* **Impact:** The initiative reinforced its commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment, highlighting the increasing participation and responsibilities of women within its workforce. It also enhanced its public image.
* **Action Required:** Continued commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women employees by providing opportunities across diverse departments.
Key Entities Referenced
Western Railway: The primary organization involved in celebrating International Women's Day and promoting women in railway operations.
International Women's Day 2026: The event being celebrated, providing the context for the initiative.
BIG FM: The radio channel collaborating with Western Railway for the outreach initiative.
Churchgate Railway Station: A specific location where the live studio interaction took place.
Vadodara Railway Station: A specific location where the live studio interaction took place.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Western Railway Celebrates International
Women’s Day 2026 with BIG FM Live Studio
Interactions at Railway Stations
Posted On: 09 MAR 2026 5:57PM by PIB Mumbai
Mumbai : March 9, 2026
Western Railway celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 on Sunday, 8th March
with a unique outreach initiative in collaboration with the popular radio channel BIG
FM, bringing the inspiring stories of women railway employees directly to listeners
through live studio interactions at major railway stations.
A special “Live Studio Shift” was organised by BIG FM on Sunday, March 8, 2026,
simultaneously at Churchgate Railway Station, Vadodara Railway Station, and
Indore Railway Station as part of the Women’s Day celebrations.
During the live broadcast sessions, Radio Jockeys from BIG FM engaged in
conversations with women officers and employees from various departments of
Western Railway. At Churchgate station, the session was hosted by RJ Rani, who
interacted with around thirty women employees of Western Railway, discussing their
professional journeys, experiences, and achievements. Similarly, the live session at
Vadodara station was hosted by RJ Megha, while the Indore station interaction was
hosted by RJ Pihu.
In these engaging discussions, the women railway employees shared insights into
their roles and responsibilities in railway operations. They spoke about the
inspiration behind choosing a career in the railway sector and the challenges
encountered during their professional journeys. The participants highlighted how
determination, perseverance, and dedication helped them overcome obstacles while
contributing to the safe and efficient functioning of the railway system.The interactions also highlighted the increasing participation of women in technical
and operational roles within the Railways, reflecting the progressive transformation
taking place within the organisation. The employees expressed pride in being part of
a workforce where women are steadily assuming significant responsibilities across
departments.
During the programme, the participants also delivered motivational messages for
young girls, encouraging them to pursue careers in engineering, technical fields,
and the railway sector with confidence and determination.
Western Railway remains committed to promoting gender equality and empowering
women employees by providing opportunities across diverse departments.
Initiatives such as these not only recognise the valuable contributions of women in
the organisation but also inspire the next generation to break barriers and achieve
their aspirations.
PIB Mumbai | Sriyanka Chatterjee/Robin Singh/Priti Malandkar
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