This September marks the 10th consecutive year of Advance, Women in Transport’s sector-specific mentoring programme.
Read MoreAdvance mentoring: 10th cohort launching soon
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Catch the Bus Month returns to bust myths and get Britain on board
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Catch the Bus Month returns this September with a national myth-busting campaign designed to challenge outdated perceptions of bus travel and encourage more people to discover the benefits of getting on board.
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Who Gets to Shape the Future?
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This year's National Engineering Day theme, Engineering the Future - Ideas That Will Shape Our World, is TfL's interpretation of the Royal Academy of Engineering's The Engineers of 2076 theme.
Read MoreNo more off-peak lives: concessionary travel reform for disabled passengers
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Bus Users UK welcomes today’s announcement that, from April 2027, disabled bus pass holders across England will be able to travel for free at any time of day, describing it as a major step towards a fairer, more inclusive and genuinely accessible transport system.
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Clare Wood, Director, Turner & Townsend
Building transport and futures: why local employment could become a measure of success
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The UK transport sector is entering a new era of significant investment. Major Programmes such as Lower Thames Crossing, East West Rail, A66 Northern Trans-Pennine scheme, Transpennine Route Upgrade and Northern Powerhouse Rail will not only improve connectivity but also create opportunities to transform lives and support local economies.
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Chair of the Board – Women in Transport
Women in Transport is excited to be seeking applications for the Chair of our Board.
Read MoreShaping better support following serious incidents
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The D&I Bus Group is looking into how the bus industry can provide more consistent and compassionate support to people affected by serious incidents.
Read MoreSonya Byers OBE wins Outstanding Achievement at the British Asian Women Awards 2026
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Women in Transport CEO Sonya Byers OBE has won Outstanding Achievement at the British Asian Women Awards 2026, recognising nearly two decades of work on equity in transport.
Read MoreGrow coaching: Completing our three-spoke model for professional development
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For more than a decade, we’ve been building a development ecosystem that supports women at every stage of their career journey. Find out where Grow fits in.
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Photo: Bus Users UK Board of Trustees (l-r) Tom Quay, Laura Creaven, Joan Aitken OBE, Jeff Anderson, Charlie Barnes, Jennie Martin MBE
Passenger champion Bus Users UK appoints transport leader Joan Aitken OBE as Chair
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Bus Users UK has appointed one of Britain’s most respected transport leaders, Joan Aitken OBE FCILT, as Chair of its Board of Trustees, succeeding Jennie Martin MBE FCILT FCIHT following three years of distinguished leadership.
Read MoreSafer journeys for women and girls: MPs launch inquiry
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The Transport Committee has opened an inquiry into safer journeys for women and girls. The Women in Transport women's safety working group looks at what it's asking – and why our members should respond before the 9th October deadline.
Read MoreMPs launch inquiry into transport barriers facing young people looking for work
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The House of Commons Transport Committee has opened an inquiry into whether transport is stopping young people from getting into jobs, training and further education.
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Young people discover the opportunities shaping light rail’s future Article by UKTRAM
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UKTram is shining a spotlight on the experiences of young people who stepped behind the scenes of light rail during Work Experience Week, held from July 6th to July 10th, 2026.
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Women in Transport Celebrates partnership renewal with Littlepay
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Women in Transport is excited to announce a renewal of our partnership with Littlepay, a leading provider of payment infrastructure for transit and mobility.
Read MoreThe Women Who Moved the North East
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Ahead of the relaunch of our North East regional hub in September, we’ve taken a look back at the region’s rich transport history, including some of the pioneering women not always mentioned in the history books.
Read MoreNetwork Rail: Making tracks towards gender equality
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Network Rail, which owns, develops and looks after Britain’s rail infrastructure, has renewed its sponsorship of Women in Transport for another year, further demonstrating its commitment to gender equality.
Read MoreWomen don't feel safe on the bus – and the evidence tells us why
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Read our summary of the key findings from SYSTRA's 2026 literature review, Women and Girls' Perceptions of Safety on the UK Bus Network, as part of the Women in Transport women's safety working group.
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“This career change saved me”
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Career changes are often seen as risky but for many women, they can be the most rewarding and empowering decisions they ever make.
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Progress for Who? Why Gender Equality in Transport Is Stalling - and the Voices We’re Still Missing
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Progress for Who? Why Gender Equality in Transport Is Stalling - and the Voices We’re Still Missing.
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Women in Transport Celebrates new partnership with York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority
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Women in Transport is excited to announce a new partnership with York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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