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Former Marketing Professional Inspires Women to Train as Drivers

3/21/2026

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Sharon Paton, a former marketing professional, became a train driver in her 40s.
She completed a rigorous 12-month training with extensive testing and supervised driving.
She faced little negativity as one of the few women in the field and found the driving rewarding.
West Midlands Railway noted a rise in female trainee drivers and aims to attract more women.
Paton encourages women to pursue the path.

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Story summary

Sharon Paton, a former marketing professional, became a train driver in her 40s.
She completed a rigorous 12-month training with extensive testing and supervised driving.
She faced little negativity as one of the few women in the field and found the driving rewarding.
West Midlands Railway noted a rise in female trainee drivers and aims to attract more women.
Paton encourages women to pursue the path.