In Belfast today, Ruth Davies became the first woman employed as a conductor with Northern Ireland Railways.

Report shows train conductors on a station platform.

Ruth Davies with whistle and flag at a train window.

Train moving out of station.

Interview with Ruth Davies.

Interview with British Rail spokesman.

The reporter is Póilín Ní Chiaráin.

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