The total proportion of women working in the railway sector and in certain specific professions increased between 2018 and 2023, rising from an average of 21% to 23%, according to a report by the Community of European Railways (CER) published on Tuesday 2 September.
The study reveals major disparities between employee groups: 5% of train drivers are women, compared with 40% of on-board personnel. Women now make up just under 30% of top and middle management, 28% and 29% respectively, and...