Diversity & Inclusion

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is a core value for many organisations. Despite the current pushback in some quarters, EDI is a key principle in creating a workplace culture of acceptance and support, furthermore, a strong EDI programme reaps...

Deborah Birch, head of HR at Hull Trains, picked up the coveted HR and Recruitment Person Award at this year’s RailStaff Awards. The Award recognises the individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and excellence in the strategic management...

Avanti West Coast is inviting keen photographers to capture the spirit of communities across its route as part of a unique competition to celebrate the local people and places. The Together We Roll Photography Competition is encouraging professional, emerging, and...

QTS Group, one of the UK’s leading rail infrastructure contractors, has been awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver Award by the National Centre for Diversity.    The accolade recognises the firm’s ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace.   Successful...

A recent survey has revealed that 85% of women in the UK hold the belief that many jobs are still viewed as being more suited to men. Consequently, 10% have avoided applying for certain roles due to concerns about...

Amey has completed the fourth cohort of its award-winning Women@Amey Leadership Development Programme, a proven initiative helping to close the leadership gender gap in infrastructure and engineering. Since its launch in 2017, the majority of participants have progressed into new...

LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies from across the UK rail industry have marched together in the world’s first Pride parade on a train. Held at Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering festival in Derby – the world’s largest-ever gathering of historic and modern trains...

LNER has been recognised by Women in Transport as leading the rail sector in gender equity. The not-for-profit organisation published their second national report on gender equity which describes LNER as a consistent leader. Women in Transport surveyed over 100 organisations...

Train operators in public ownership say Disability Pride Month is an important reminder of the role they have to play in ensuring that disabled passengers not only have access to the railway, but feel seen, supported and proud of...

TransPennine Express (TPE) and Network Rail have spent two weeks showing a group of women who have taken a career break how a job in rail could be a good fit for them. Through a partnership with Women in Rail,...