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Applauding the stars of inclusivity

As the rail industry gets to grips with representing the wide array of cultures, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, and abilities represented in today’s workplace, the...

Alstom implements new maternity and adoption policy with full pay for 12 months

Alstom has announced the introduction of a new sector-leading maternity and adoption policy for staff in the UK, reinforcing its commitment to supporting gender...

TPE ‘ahead of the curve’ as almost a quarter of its engineers are women

TransPennine Express (TPE) is ‘ahead of the curve’ as almost a quarter of the train operator’s fleet and engineering team are women. While the rail...

Engineer’s career advice to women: “Take the initiative and make it happen”

An engineer working for the train operator Northern has said women shouldn’t wait to be ‘encouraged’ to consider a career in engineering – saying...

Network Rail’s Sharon Salmon recognised in King’s Birthday Honours list

Network Rail’s Sharon Salmon has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the railway and diversity...

Expert commentary – Ruth Busby, GWR & Network Rail Wales and Western

Ruth Busby, people and transformation director (regional) for GWR and Network Rail Wales and Western, forged a career path in HR before joining the...

Time to close the gap

RailStaff’s new columnist, Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain, explains why an industry-wide push on EDI is essential. In many ways, the rail industry is extraordinarily honest. When there...

Women in Rail: driving equality, equity, and diversity

It’s been some time RailStaff reported on the work of Women in Rail, the charity which strives to improve diversity in the industry by...

Breaking taboos around women’s health

Dealing with unique health challenges is one of the many hurdles that women face in the modern workplace. Endometriosis is just one complaint that...

TOCs taking pride in diversity & inclusion

With Pride Month running from 31 May to 30 June, it’s an ideal time for the industry to champion diversity and fly the flag...

Young Rail Professionals: promoting diversity and inclusion

Bonnie Price, CEO of Young Rail Professionals (YRP), returns to give you its latest news and activities. Welcome to the latest update from the YRP...

OBE for Great Western Railway and Network Rail director

A champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the rail industry has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list. Ruth Busby,...

Nurturing neurodiversity: Creating a more inclusive workplace

Ian Chapman is AtkinsRéalis’ practice director for the Rail Systems & Infrastructure Practice. He has three sons, all of whom are neurodivergent in different...

An equality, diversity & inclusion hero

Like many others, the rail industry is still getting to grips with including and representing society’s wide array of cultures, ethnicities, genders, sexualities. This...

Racial and ethnic diversity: travelling in the right direction

RailStaff sits down with Network Rail’s Sharon Salmon to discuss ethnic and racial discrimination, speaking up, and finding the power to enact change. 25 September...

HS2 Ltd becomes first UK company to secure and retain flagship equality accreditation

HS2 Ltd is the only organisation in the UK to achieve and retain a prestigious accreditation standard established to recognise exceptional commitment to equality,...

Expert Commentary – Stuart Meek, Chief Operating Officer, South Western Railway

Stuart Meek is the chief operating officer (COO) at South Western Railway (SWR). He is passionate about making real improvements in Equality, Diversity, and...

LGBTQ+ champions

Pride month (1-30 June) is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and highlight its history, achievements, and struggle for equality. Supporting and celebrating...