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Chennai Metro flagged off
The train, which left at 12.15 pm from Alandur to Koyambedu, was driven by A Preethi, a 28-year-old diploma holder in engineering from Government Dharmambal Polytechnic College in Chennai. She was trained for a year and half like others in Chennai and in Delhi for the purpose.
“Today is an unforgettable day,” said A Preethi.
“She quit her first job, applied for a job in Chennai Metro rail, and she was the first woman to get selected. Three other women joined as pilots after her and I am happy that she was successful, “Preethi’s father R Anbu.
Meanwhile, a senior Metro rail official said he had not expected such a huge crowd. City residents, who had waited long for the start of Metro rail services, flocked to various stations along the route.
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