RAJENDRA B. AKLEKAR rajendra. aklekar@ mid- day. com DRIVING a train is not an easy job. Crossing a signal almost every kilometre, tackling random trespassers on tracks, halting the train at exact halt points at every station between Churchgate and Virar for several hours a day demands a tremendous level of precision and patience. Clearly Mumbaiu2019s motormen and guards go through a lot u2014 and Western Railway ( WR) wants them to let their hair down through its u2018 meditation roomsu2019. The WR on Friday inaugurated the de- stressing hubs at Churchgate and Borivli. Motormen and guards will find tranquillity there, be able to vent their anger, play games and watch TV. u201c The rooms decrease stress as one goes further inside,u201d explained the brains behind the project, Divisional Railway Manager ( DRM), G V L Satyakumar.

First comes the TV room, then a playroom equipped with board games such as chess and carrom, u201c Then comes the room where one can talk about their feelings, complain, or just talk to clear up their mind. People can give the harshest complaints anonymously,u201d Satyakumar added.