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Publication May 29, 2012

DOs and DON’T DOs – a practical guide to promote women in the railway sector

We explore the main problems and current developments for women’s employment in the rail sector in the areas of recruiting, reconciliation of work and private life, career and equal pay and overall equality policies. We then suggest concrete actions to improve women’s employment. This guide will guide others and help avoid mistakes.

News September 20, 2011

Our 2011 Women in Rail Seminars

In 2011 the European social partners for railways investigated what progress had been made in implementing their Joint Recommendation on better representation and integration of women in the sector. We looked into the gender pay gap, ways to attract and retain women, work organisation and work/life balance.

Publication April 19, 2009

ERTMS – a new technology in rail and its social impact

The European Rail Traffic Management System is an initiative backed by the European Union to enhance cross-border interoperability and the related signaling equipment by creating a single Europe-wide standard for train control and command systems. What will ERTMS mean for the working conditions of train drivers, traffic controllers and rolling stock maintenance personnel?