Organised by Greater Anglia’s employee network groups, the event brought together colleagues from across the Anglia railway to discuss how to create more inclusive workplaces as Greater Anglia, c2c and Network Rail Anglia work more closely together as part of GBR Anglia. Throughout the day, colleagues explored sessions centred on sharing lived experiences of neurodiversity […]
Category: Diversity
GBR Anglia colleagues come together to mark Disability Pride
Organised by Greater Anglia’s employee network groups, the event brought together colleagues from across the Anglia railway to discuss how to create more inclusive workplaces as Greater Anglia, c2c and Network Rail Anglia work more closely together as part of GBR Anglia. Throughout the day, colleagues explored sessions centred on sharing lived experiences of neurodiversity […]
Alstom recognised as a ‘Trailblazer’ for workplace inclusion
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has been nationally recognised as a ‘Trailblazer’ in its commitment to being an inclusive place to work in the UK. The rail company has been accredited as a Trailblazing Employer in Stonewall’s Proud Employers Accreditation scheme – the highest level of accreditation. Established in 1989, Stonewall is […]
TfL harnesses VR to encourage customers to be active bystanders
On International Bystander Awareness Day (Thursday 13 March), Transport for London (TfL) will harness the power of virtual reality to give people the skills and confidence to support fellow passengers who are being targeted by all forms of abuse and harassment on the network. TfL continues to act against hate crime and sexual offences and […]
Hollywood style Walk of Fame honours female heroes of the Railway Industry
Trailblazers Elizabeth Holman, Gladys Garlick, and Betty Chalmers are among the women honoured in LNER’s Hollywood walk of fame-style installations unveiled at stations. The new campaign launches ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March 2026) to highlight the incredible contribution of women within the rail industry – both past and present. This comes as new […]
QTS Group achieves Investors in Diversity Silver Award
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 recognition followed a comprehensive review of the company’s policies, practices, and culture, with the […]
DB Cargo UK takes Pride to the next level with sponsorship and special livery
Doncaster Pride 2025 is just a few days away and for the very first time, Doncaster-based rail freight operator DB Cargo UK has sponsored the event. The sponsorship is part of a range of activities coordinated by the company’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Council, which was established in 2024. HR Director Laura Clarke said: […]
LNER leading the rail industry in gender
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 across the transport industry on areas such as female workforce representation, female leaders, gender […]