Train driver rewarded with 'Walk of Fame' star at station after saving life of pedestrian struck by locomotive

Following the collision, she exited the cab to summon emergency services whilst providing care to the injured individual.

"Thankfully they were okay," Donagher said of the person involved.

Ms Donagher spoke candidly about the psychological toll of the experience, acknowledging the weight of potentially having ended someone's life.

"As an individual it's quite hard because you've potentially ended someone's life and it's a hard feeling to take in," she said.

She praised her employer's response to the traumatic event, noting that colleagues arrived promptly to assist and expressed satisfaction with how the situation was managed.

"The company were great about it. The support was there and they came down and helped out and they were actually really happy with the way the incident was dealt with," she added.

The driver expressed deep pride at seeing her name immortalised on the station floor.

"To see my name down there is quite special, to be representing all the women train drivers out there, it means a lot," she said.

Ms Donagher is among ten women recognised through the installation, which celebrates both historical and contemporary figures in the rail industry.

Among those honoured is Gladys Garlick, who served as one of Britain's first female train guards during the Second World War.

Paula Bullock, LNER's people director, explained the thinking behind the tribute.

"We have looked at historic women who have had an impact in our industry as well as some current and future stars, who we have recognised," she said.

Trailblazers Elizabeth Holman and Betty Chalmers also feature among the honourees.

Visitors to York station can learn more about each woman's contribution to the railway through QR codes positioned alongside the stars, providing detailed biographical information about their achievements.

Research conducted ahead of the campaign revealed striking gaps in public awareness about women's roles in the rail sector.

The data showed that 97 per cent of Britons were unaware that more than 35,000 women currently work across the UK railway industry, with nearly half of respondents incorrectly estimating the figure at between 5,000 and 10,000.

Additionally, 72 per cent of those surveyed had no knowledge of the historical contributions made by women to Britain's railways.

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