A Trailblazing Journey: Indira Eegalapati's Role in Riyadh Metro

Indira Eegalapati, a pioneering female loco pilot from Hyderabad, plays a significant role in the Riyadh Metro project as it nears completion. Her career, marked by resilience and dedication, highlights her journey from India to Saudi Arabia. Despite early challenges, Eegalapati exemplifies gender equality in her profession.

Indira Eegalapati, a Hyderabad native, stands out as a pioneering female loco pilot working on the Riyadh Metro project. Her involvement in this world-class initiative is a testament to her dedication and resilience, as she, along with two other Indians, joined the effort in 2019, enduring initial training via virtual modules due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

With trial runs currently underway, Eegalapati anticipates the operational start of the Riyadh Metro by early 2025. Reflecting on her experience, she praises the welcoming Saudi culture and highlights equal opportunities as a key feature of her workplace.

Her inspiring journey from a lower middle-class family in Andhra Pradesh to a key role in Saudi Arabia, underscores the importance of education, as emphasized by her father, and exemplifies her commitment, further highlighted by her contribution to Doha's 2022 Football World Cup crowd management.

(With inputs from agencies.)