Where do dreamers stop? Once taught to limit their dreams, they now hold posters on the primary travelled transportation in the bustling platforms in Mumbai.
On Mumbai’s bustling platforms, where the air hums with the relentless announcement of arrivals and departures, something familiar is missing. The ubiquitous “lady” symbol that once marked women’s coaches has quietly disappeared. In its place now stands a striking poster of Harmanpreet Kaur.
The symbol has been traded for a face, one that represents strength, defiance, and possibility. Where an icon once signalled separation, in that place a cricketer now commands attention, turning an everyday commute into a subtle statement of pride.
Harmanpreet Kaur refused to let her dreams remain idle, and today she stands at the heart of aspirations in the city of dreams. In Mumbai’s local trains, the familiar symbol marking the ladies’ coach has been replaced by a poster of India’s women’s captain.
While reflecting on this view, an overwhelmed Kaur stated, “I have travelled on Mumbai Locals for three years. Never thought that someday, there would be my poster on display in the local trains.”
She further said, “I had a kitbag on my back while I ran for my designated train. I have never imagined this – so dreams do come true.”
A recent video posted on the social media page of Mumbai Indians showcased the excitement of the women travellers. One excitedly stated, “I feel like I am travelling with Didi. It is very empowering and wholesome.”
In the video many seemed excited and stated that they feel proud about this decision. It is a remarkable decision from Mumbai Railways.
