Railway Heroines Honored: Breaking Barriers

0:00On March 4th, railway heroines from the past are getting their moment in the spotlight this International Women's Day on March 8th. LNER unveiled Hollywood-style walk-of-fame installations at London Kings Cross and York stations to honor trailblazing women in the industry. Leading the group is Elizabeth Holman, who in the 1850s disguised herself as a man to take on tough construction jobs building tracks. Among the honorees are Gladys Garlic, one of the first female train guards who worked through World War II air raids and Betty Chamers, a C, 16-year-old who joined LNER in 1937 and sheltered underground for two years. These installations celebrate women who broke barriers in a male-dominated field long ago. Today's railway pioneers are also recognized by train driver Helen Donnaker, whose fast actions save the passengers' life and res want to remain the first LNER female driver to wear hijab. Women say these stories inspire across generations and show why representation counts.

1:03New research by LNER uncovers a big perception gap. Three quarters of UK kids would draw a man as a train driver, and 97% of brits don't know that 35,000 women work in the UK rail industry right now. While three and 10 women say they consider a rail career, 67% had no clue about the opportunities. Spotlighting these achievements helps close that gap and encourages more women to join the rails, paving the way for future breakthroughs, paving the way for future breakthroughs, paving the way for future breakthroughs, paving the way for future breakthroughs, paving the way for to break though to break through.... Break