Insight
At Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT), we believe everyone deserves the freedom to travel independently — and for blind and partially sighted (BPS) people, that freedom can be life-changing.
Read MoreListen to Lead alumni Laura Tofts as she talks us through how she has felt the power of the programme in even the most unlikely of places.
Read MoreSenior inclusive design consultant Kirsten Galea reports from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers roundtable and launch of their new report, En Route to Inclusive Public Transport.
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Women in Transport extends our heartfelt thanks to Shazar Dhalla as she steps down from the Women in Transport Board after five years as the Membership Lead. Shazar moved back to Canada this Autumn. We wish her the very best in the next chapter of her career in transport as we celebrate her impact during her time with Women in Transport.
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At TfL this year marks a major milestone for our fabulous Colleague Network Groups (CNGs) – we have now been championing inclusion, amplifying voices, and building community for an incredible 20 years!
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Mandy Duncan, managing director for Rail and Aviation at Kier Transportation, shares her lived experiences of working in the built environment, and underlines the importance of driving forwards an inclusive culture in the workplace – while being the change you’d like to see in male-dominated industries.
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EmpowHER is the Women’s Space, part Gender Network at Transport for Wales. This network aims to increase the visibility of women within the organisation, educate colleagues on women’s health and wellbeing, and drive positive change.
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Lydia Horbury
Bus Users UK, the leading voice for bus passengers and a champion of accessible transport, is delighted to announce the appointment of Lydia Horbury as its new Chief Executive.
Read MoreWe extend our heartfelt thanks to Marny Moruzzi as she steps down from her role as Vice President of Women in Transport having completed her four year term. Since taking on the position in 2021, Marny has been a passionate and dedicated volunteer, championing gender diversity and inclusion across the transport sector. Her commitment, insight, and support for our members have made a lasting impact on the organisation and the wider industry.
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A new national report from Women in Transport warns that the UK's transport industry is not only failing to make progress on gender equity it is now actively losing ground. The 2025 Women in Transport Equity Index, based on the organisation's second sector-wide survey, reveals that key indicators of inclusion, pay equality and leadership progression have stagnated or worsened since the inaugural Index in 2023.
Read MoreTo celebrate our 20th anniversary, we've invited women from across the transport sector to share their stories and career paths to inspire the next generation. Here's Sarah Boyd on her journey from a Stagecoach depot in Manchester to becoming Managing Director of Lothian Buses.
Read MoreThe next in ALBUM’s series of profiles of inspiring women working in the UK bus network features Katie Ferguson, Operations Director at Warrington’s Own Buses. Katie is also an alumnus of Women in Transport’s Lead programme.
Read MoreThree colleagues from Nottingham City Transport share their successes to inspire more women to explore careers in transport.
Read MoreWatch a video capturing some of the inspirational women working at ALBUM member operator and Women in Transport partner Lothian Buses.
Read MoreAs part of the 20th anniversary of Women in Transport, ALBUM celebrates some of the inspiring women working in the UK bus network today, starting with Helena, a Relief Controller at Jersey’s LibertyBus.
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We’re delighted to announce the launch of the Women in Transport East Midlands Hub – a dynamic new network hub created to bring people across the transport sector together. Whether you work in rail, road, aviation, logistics, active travel, policy, or any part of this diverse industry – this hub is for you.
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Women in Transport is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Littlepay, the world’s leading and most trusted provider of payment infrastructure for transit and mobility. Set out in 2016 with a vision to make contactless bank card acceptance faster, cheaper, and less complex for the public transit sector.
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We’re thrilled to announce that our Navigating Parenthood whitepaper has been highly commended for the CIHT 2025 Award for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion! This recognition highlights the vital work of the Women in Transport Intersectionality workstream. The whitepaper tackles the challenges faced by working parents—especially mothers—in the transport sector. Our whitepaper exposes the motherhood penalty, where mothers earn on average 7% less than non-mothers, and offers practical solutions to close this gap.
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Chloe Williams, associate transport planner at Arup and regional lead for the West Midlands, Women in Transport.
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