Indian Railways passenger praises women cops for checking on her on late-night train
She said the officers didn't just confirm her identity, they paused to check if she was comfortable, offered a helpline number, and told her to call in case she ever felt unsafe. 'I'd never experienced anything like this before, even though I travel frequently,' she added.Jain later learned that the cops had specifically come to check on her since she was listed as a solo woman passenger. An elderly couple seated nearby were just as surprised. 'They said their granddaughter often travels alone, and gestures like this make them feel reassured,' Jain noted.The short but thoughtful interaction left Jain thinking about the larger picture. 'That small moment made me reflect on how much India's railways, and the country overall, have improved,' she wrote. From high-speed trains like Vande Bharat to quicker online ticket bookings, Jain acknowledged the strides made in passenger convenience.'We're not perfect, and we're certainly not on par with developed nations yet. But moments like this - women officers ensuring solo female passengers feel secure, smooth digital ticketing, and other small changes - show real progress is happening, even if it's one step at a time,' she concluded.Take a look at the post here: LinkedIn users shared their thoughts in the comments section of the post. 'Your story adds a vital narrative to the bigger picture of India's progress. Small steps like these build trust for solo travellers. Kudos to the team behind it!' a user said. Another user added, 'I had a similar experience while travelling from Borivali to Surat. Lady officers gave me a helpline number and even asked me to text once I reached home. I believe they check the chart to identify women travelling alone and ensure they're safe.''Since 2020, I've seen this happen. Officers would come up to me on the platform, check if I was travelling alone, and even follow up the next day. It's comforting,' one of the users said. See the comments here: Such small but meaningful gestures set the right tone at a time when travelling solo is a concern for many women across the country. - EndsMust Watch
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