First Female Metro Driver in Pakistan Takes Charge of Orange Line Train in Lahore

Pakistan has welcomed its first female metro train driver as 26-year-old Nida Saleh takes charge of an Orange Line Metro Train in Lahore. She began her professional journey as a transport engineer before qualifying as a certified train operator.

With training and guidance from Chinese engineers, Nida completed the required training and became qualified to operate the Orange Line train, marking a notable development for women in Pakistan’s public transport sector.

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Following her achievement, around 10 to 15 more women have reportedly received training for train operations. The development is opening new opportunities for women to pursue careers in Pakistan’s growing public transportation industry.

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