Efforts to nurture a more inclusive experience for neurodivergent passengers have led to a top accolade for Leeds station. The team has been awarded the National Autistic Society’s Neuroinclusive Access Silver Award, which celebrates a range of improvements introduced across the station. The achievement highlights the difference that small but meaningful changes can have in […]
Category: Diversity & Inclusion
Industry extends eligibility of Disabled Persons Railcard
The rail industry is continuing its commitment to accessibility and inclusion by updating eligibility criteria for the Disabled Persons Railcard. These changes are designed to better support disabled customers who may face barriers to rail travel and form part of a broader effort to create a more inclusive railway, putting customers at the centre of […]
Northern reports sharp rise in female job applicants
The number of women applying for jobs with Northern has risen significantly, following the launch of a successful recruitment campaign. ‘We’re Not Northern Without Her’ celebrates the operator’s female employees, who work hard to keep trains running for millions of passengers across the North of England, and encourages more women to purse a career in […]
Northern reports sharp rise in female job applicants
The number of women applying for jobs with Northern has risen significantly, following the launch of a successful recruitment campaign. ‘We’re Not Northern Without Her’ celebrates the operator’s female employees, who work hard to keep trains running for millions of passengers across the North of England, and encourages more women to purse a career in […]
GTR releases latest Social Impact Report
Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) has today published its latest Social Impact Report, highlighting how railway staff are helping people access employment, travel with confidence, stay safe and connect with support services across London and the South East. The report reveals that during 2025/26, frontline railway colleagues carried out 203 life-saving interventions, supported 202,843 assisted journeys […]
GTR releases latest Social Impact Report
Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) has today published its latest Social Impact Report, highlighting how railway staff are helping people access employment, travel with confidence, stay safe and connect with support services across London and the South East. The report reveals that during 2025/26, frontline railway colleagues carried out 203 life-saving interventions, supported 202,843 assisted journeys […]
Carlisle Support Services achieves Good Employment Charter membership, cementing its people-first approach
Carlisle Support Services (Carlisle) achieved member status in the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, in recognition of its sustained commitment to fair, inclusive, and progressive employment practices across its 8,500-strong workforce. The announcement follows several years of Carlisle serving as a Charter Supporter, during which it worked closely with the Charter network to review policies, […]
Carlisle Support Services achieves Good Employment Charter membership, cementing its people-first approach
Carlisle Support Services (Carlisle) achieved member status in the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, in recognition of its sustained commitment to fair, inclusive, and progressive employment practices across its 8,500-strong workforce. The announcement follows several years of Carlisle serving as a Charter Supporter, during which it worked closely with the Charter network to review policies, […]
Carlisle Support Services achieves Good Employment Charter membership, cementing its people-first approach
Carlisle Support Services (Carlisle) achieved member status in the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, in recognition of its sustained commitment to fair, inclusive, and progressive employment practices across its 8,500-strong workforce. The announcement follows several years of Carlisle serving as a Charter Supporter, during which it worked closely with the Charter network to review policies, […]
Turing train cypher finally cracked following challenge to the public
A secret message hidden on the side of a Great Western Railway train for the past four years has finally been deciphered. The code was concealed within ‘Trainbow’ Intercity Express Train 800008, named in honour of World War Two codebreaker Alan Turing back in May 2022. The hidden message read: “Now know ye that we […]