The first woman TTE on Darjeeling’s iconic toy train who became a tourist favourite
Sarita Yolmo has become the first woman Train Ticket Examiner (TTE) on the historic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Her appointment on the UNESCO World Heritage site has made her a local celebrity among tourists.
Why it matters
It highlights progress in gender representation within traditional, male-dominated railway roles in India.
Sarita Yolmo First Woman Train Ticket Examiner: Meet 55-year-old Sarita Yolmo, the first woman TTE on Darjeeling s iconic toy train whom tourists ask, “Are you a celebrity?” - The Times of India
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