Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Petitions Call for Women-Only Train Carriages in France and UK
Some people want special train cars just for women to feel safer, but others think this isn't the best way to stop bad behavior.
Some cities already tried this, with mixed results.
Other ideas include having more people around and better education for everyone.
Over 30,000 people in France signed a petition for women-only train carriages after a woman's attempted rape on a commuter train.
A similar petition in the UK surpassed 10,000 signatures, calling for women-only carriages on the Tube and London Overground.
Supporters argue these carriages would provide a safer space for women, while opponents say they dodge the root cause of the problem.
Some cities like Tokyo, Mumbai, and Rio already have women-only carriages with mixed results.
Alternatives suggested include increased staff, better lighting, and robust education for men.
- Who
- Women in France and the UK
- What
- Petitioning for women-only train carriages
- When
- Currently
- Where
- Trains in France and the UK
- Why
- To feel safer from sexual harassment and assault
Supporters of Women-Only Carriages
Opponents of Women-Only Carriages
Safety and Comfort
Supporters of Women-Only Carriages
Provides a safer space for women to travel
Opponents of Women-Only Carriages
Does not address the root cause of the problem
Equality and Segregation
Supporters of Women-Only Carriages
Allows women to choose their comfort level
Opponents of Women-Only Carriages
Perpetuates the idea that women are responsible for their own safety
- Petition in France
- Over 30,000 signatures
- Petition in UK
- Over 10,000 signatures
- Cities with women-only carriages
- Tokyo, Mumbai, Rio
- Alternative suggestions
- More staff, better lighting, education for men