Rail industry marks International Women's Day 2017

By Railway Gazette International2017-03-08T13:36:29+00:00

The rail industry around the world marked International Women's Day on March 8 2017.

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INTERNATIONAL: The railway operations and supply industries around the world marked International Women's Day on March 8. Special events were organised, and the diverse range of career opportunities available in the rail sector was highlighted.

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