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Women in Transport provides a varied and lively events programme with access to thought leaders, senior stakeholders and professional trainers. As the Secretariat to the All Party Parliamentary Group for women in transport we are committed to working with the UK government to increase the representation of women in the transport sector.
Discover how Southeastern Railway is leading the way for women in the transport industry having recently been recognized with the prestigious WORK180 Equitable Workplace Award for its outstanding commitment to gender equity.
…and sometimes just acknowledging out loud to someone else that you’re feeling stressed – and sharing the source of the stress - can be all it takes to process the feelings and take those small actions to aid stress relief.
Women in Transport: Team Member Insight from Joanna Hill
The following case study highlights the work that member organisation, HW Martin (Traffic Management) Ltd does to improve accessibility and inclusion in the realm of temporary traffic management.
Women in Transport: Board Member Insight - Katie Hulland
For International Women’s Day, the Scotland Hub organised a panel reception on the theme of Active Travel & Gender. Over 60 guests gathered in Arup’s brand new office in Edinburgh to hear from regional experts on the topic.
In our February instalment, the Women in Transport Book Club delved into Angela Saini’s “The Patriarch”, a compelling exploration of the historical roots of gender inequality.
Whilst change is afoot in the fast-paced landscape of logistics, women are still underrepresented, including in leadership roles. But as the call for gender balance becomes increasingly louder, the Transport and Warehouse Operations Supervisor Apprenticeship offered by TRS in association with the RHA presents an opportunity to champion women in leadership positions within the transport and warehousing sectors.
A parliamentary roundtable discussion hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Women in Transport highlighted the benefits of incorporating equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) into health and safety strategies.
Monday 11th March 2024 marked the unveiling of the Women in Transport Equity Index 2023 Report, which lays bare the gender disparities within the UK transport sector. This groundbreaking report reveals the realities women face and calls for urgent action to break down systemic barriers and forge a path towards a truly inclusive and equitable industry.
Women in Transport is excited to announce a renewal of their partnership with Taylor Woodrow
Women in Transport and their partner First Bus, hosted the inaugural Inclusive Cab Summit at First Bus Leicester’s Depot on Tuesday. This ‘industry first’ was attended by 30 organisations from across the sector and marked the start of the journey towards creating a gold charter for inclusive bus cab design.
On 28th February, "PwC’ generously hosted Women In Transport and Men for Inclusion roundtable on the importance of allyship.
Board Member Insight from Marny Moruzzi - Vice President of Women in Transport
A vibrant community platform empowering women and marginalized groups with the information they need to make informed career choices, helping them discover workplaces that work for them.
At FM Conway we recognise that diversity is key to a high-performing workforce and in 2020 launched our EDI Strategy, All Great People, which outlined eight key goals to ensure that FM Conway supports people from all areas of our community. One of our goals focused on the recruitment, retention and promotion of women.
Northwest-based volunteer, Louise Kenny, recently had the privilege of representing Women in Transport at the “Let’s Talk About Mental Health” event - an inspiring evening of conversation on Time to Talk Day. Hosted by Manchester Airport Group’s Mental Health Colleague Resource Group in partnership with Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter, the event took place in the iconic Concorde Hanger in Altringham, offering a unique backdrop for meaningful conversations.
The Scotland Regional Hub were honoured to welcome Sarah Boyd, Managing Director of Lothian for another instalment of our ‘An Audience With’ series
Last week we celebrated Race Equality Week with its theme #ListenActChange and it really got me thinking about how this theme translates into my reality in modern day Britain.
The stages of peri-menopause and menopause may be filled with unpredictable physical and emotional changes.
Women in Transport President, Jo Field, talks about her involvement with Women in Transport, setting up her own public affairs and stakeholder engagement consultancy and career within transport sector.
We place senior level appointments across all modes of transport and are specialists in Passenger transport. We do it with honesty, integrity, compassion, and care.
Women in Transport is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Brightly, a Siemens company and a leading figure in intelligent asset management solutions.
There have been growing calls for “gender mainstreaming” in urban mobility. Achieving this means getting the right data. However, from crash test dummies to bus timetables, even train drivers' uniforms, it is little secret that we have described, designed and deployed urban mobility for only half the population.
Ringway understand that this industry can be a fantastic place for women to grow their careers and develop their skills, allowing women to embrace equity in a male-dominated industry and wish to spotlight some of these key women.
Board Member Insight from Matthew Regan.
The 2024 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards are now open for entries.
Year by year, the global momentum towards achieving female representation and equality in the workplace continues to grow. Embracing this cause is not only morally right but also a strategic business move.
