James Wilby team members sharing lunch for International Women's Day

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Celebrating Women Across Transport

A reflection on International Women's Day and the growing contribution women make across operations, planning, finance, training, and leadership.

Published

8 March 2026

Read time

5 min read

Author

Sarah Jenkins

People and Culture Director

Key Takeaways

  • Women are shaping every part of the transport sector, from operations and planning to leadership and training.
  • Recognition matters, especially in an industry that has historically been male-dominated.
  • More inclusive teams strengthen the businesses and cultures the sector needs for the future.

Taking time to recognize the team

International Women's Day was a chance to step away from the pace of daily operations and spend time together as a team.

The moment mattered because transport has traditionally been a male-dominated industry. That is changing, and it is important to recognize the talented women who are helping shape the sector every day.

Contribution across the whole operation

The contribution women make in transport is broad and growing. It can be seen in operations, planning, finance, training, recruitment, compliance, and leadership roles.

Those contributions strengthen the businesses we build and the standards customers experience.

  • Operational roles that keep daily transport activity moving.
  • Planning, finance, and support roles that bring structure and control.
  • Training and leadership roles that shape culture, confidence, and progression.

A stronger future for transport

Celebration is only part of the work. The sector also needs visible pathways, inclusive cultures, and practical support that helps more women build long-term careers in transport.

To all the women working across the industry: thank you for the work you do every day.

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