Diversity & Inclusion

Network Rail launches recruitment campaign to inspire more women to join the rail industry. The targeted campaign is aiming to fill roles across Network Rail’s Southern region – which includes south London, Kent, Sussex and parts of the South West...

Avanti West Coast has hosted its first drop-in session to support colleagues affected by menopause spearheaded by an employee who wanted to raise awareness of the subject. Designed to provide support for women at Avanti West Coast, the drop-in follows...

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has been recognised by a national charity for providing an autism-friendly environment. The award, given by the National Autistic Society, is in recognition of EMR's autism-friendly practices and demonstrates it has met a certain set of standards...

Nexus has achieved the Autism Friendly Award from the National Autistic Society.  Training for frontline employees, detailed guides to support journeys, signage improvements and easily accessible online information are just some of the actions taken by Nexus to become autism...

HS2 Ltd is the only organisation in the UK to achieve and retain a prestigious accreditation standard established to recognise exceptional commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the workforce. The Clear Assured Platinum Standard, which was first achieved...

Northern is working with more than 40 of its staff to come up with the best way to support its neurodiverse employees. Around one in seven people (more than 15% of people in the UK) are neurodivergent, meaning that their...

TransPennine Express has turned to technology to break down language barriers and help its customers stay connected. In a bid to better serve its diverse customer base, the rail operator has added 13 new languages to its state-of-the-art digital information...

Rail consultancy SLC Rail, which works closely with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), recently visited Croft Primary School in Warrington to ignite the children’s curiosity about civil engineering and rail projects. Thomas Coon, senior project manager, and Sam Uren, company...

Rail customers with accessibility needs are benefiting from a specifically designed app to help them book the assistance they need, with over 3.5 million journeys supported since it was launched two years ago by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG). The...

Network Rail has been recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the third consecutive year, for its commitment to addressing gender inequalities in the workplace. The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality is...