In this episode of On the Right Track members from the Australasian Railway Association’s (ARA) Young Rail Leaders Committee (YRLC) discuss the evolving role of women in the rail industry and highlight the significance of diversity.

Panellists Taryn De La Rey, Chantal Ivory and Michelle Doolan share their non-traditional journeys into rail and the challenges they faced in a male-dominated field. They emphasise the importance of seizing opportunities, finding supportive teams and the need for more female representation in leadership.

The episode acknowledges the upcoming retirement cliff by 2035, signalling a transformative period for innovation and technology in rail. They also discuss tackling the complexities of merging old and new technologies and the importance of fostering a supportive work environment. YRLC’s efforts to ...