Research conducted by National Women in Transport and the Australasian Railway Association shows that women’s experience working in rail is improving. However, a lot needs to be done before it becomes a career of choice for more women.
The report Progressing gender equality in the Australasian rail industry: challenges and supportive practices considers best practice initiatives currently in place across Australia and overseas. And shows that while many organisations have practices in place to support the inclusion of women, there are systemic barriers to female participation that still need to be addressed.
It draws on more than 570 surveys, written submissions and focus groups, to set out 10 recommendations for organisations to improve gender diversity.