What can Great British Railways learn from British Rail? BR veterans share first-hand knowledge.
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The Spaces Between Us: Why women's safety in transport starts with who's in the room
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As co-founder of Women in Parking UK and Chair of the Women’s Safety Group for Women in Transport, I sit at an intersection of two industries that share a responsibility here, and too often share the same blind spots. The data tells us the situation is not improving. In some respects, it is getting worse.
Read MoreUK Government announces Voluntary Action Plans for large employers
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As a new measure aiming to help women thrive in the workplace, the government recently announced voluntary action plans for large employers, starting with the 2026-2027 gender pay gap reporting year.
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Designing Rail for Everyone: Technical Insights from the Women in Transport Scotland Hub Webinar
At the recent Women in Transport Scotland Hub technical webinar, members heard from two Network Rail specialists who are reshaping how accessibility is understood, measured and delivered across the rail network.
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International Women’s Day: Creating Space for Honest Conversation Across Infrastructure
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On Thursday 5 March, Kier Infrastructure hosted an International Women’s Day event bringing together colleagues from across our business for an open and reflective conversation on the experiences of women within the industry.
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Where Ticketing Meets Purpose: Reflections from Transport Ticketing Global 2026
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There is a particular kind of energy at Transport Ticketing Global. It is hard to define, but you feel it from the first morning session, a room full of people who genuinely care about something most passengers never think about until it goes wrong.
Read MoreParliamentarians examine women’s safety as AVs move closer to UK roads
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A cross-party group of Parliamentarians and transport industry leaders today examined how the rollout of autonomous vehicles could affect women’s safety on Britain’s roads and transport networks.
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Bus and coach industry launches national training programme to help tackle violence against women and girls
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Chloe Leach O'Connell, the Co-Chair and Co-Founder of our D&I Bus Group, joined other industry leaders at the launch of a new national driver training programme designed to help tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) and strengthen passenger confidence on public transport on Tuesday 17th March.
Read MoreAn event to mark International Women’s Day and the Regional Hub 2nd Anniversary on 12 March
The breakfast event took place at WSP offices in Bristol with people arriving from 9am able to network for 30 minutes before the panel discussion started.
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Women in Transport – Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
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At Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we champion the concept of school streets, which involve timed closures outside schools to create safe spaces for pupils and parents, and to encourage drop-offs and pick-ups by foot, scooter, or cycle.
Read MoreGive to Gain in Bus and Coach: Driving Change Together
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Driving Change Together is our research report into women’s experiences of working in bus and coach, launched on International Women’s Day 2026 and produced in partnership with Women in Bus and Coach and First Bus. Here are some highlights from the report.
Read MoreWhy Inclusive PPE Matters for Women in Transport
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Personal Protective Equipment in transport has long been designed around male body shapes, leaving many women without safe, well‑fitting protection. With the launch of the new inclusive PPE standard, BS 30417, employers finally have practical guidance to improve safety, inclusion, and retention for women across the sector.
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Looking ahead to 2026: A message from our Chair
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I’m super excited for everything we have lined-up for our members in 2026. Here are a few of my highlights to look forward to in the year ahead.
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Membership Survey 2025: Results
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The annual Women in Transport membership survey was launched in September 2025 and was open until the end of October. We had 180 responses in total (around 10% of members). Our thanks to Carmen Olensinki who again volunteered her time to draft, launch and analyse the survey.
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Potential, not perfection: why women in transport are still being held back
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Why women in transport are still being held back.
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Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future for Women in Bus & Coach
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Women working in the bus and coach sector keep services running and communities connected every day. Yet, we know there are still challenges to overcome — and opportunities to make the industry more inclusive and supportive for women. Women in Transport and Women in Bus and Coach have launched a short, anonymous survey to hear directly from women working across the sector. Add your voice to help us drive change together.
Read MorePodcast S3E7: Navigating Generational Change – Building a Future-Ready Transport Workforce
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In this episode, we dive into the dynamics and challenges of intergenerational workforces in the transport sector. With up to five generations working together side-by-side, the episode examines how different values and perspectives shape workplace culture.
Read MorePodcast S3E6: Lead and Advance – Building Women's Leadership, One Story at a Time
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In this episode, we spotlight our impactful flagship courses Lead and Advance. Shireen Ali-Khan and guests Laura Tofts, Fi Hamilton, Nkiruka (Nky) Nzekwu, Angela Gainsford, Sonya Byers, and Iain Smith explore how these programmes build confidence, leadership skills, and supportive networks.
Read MoreDriving Change to Support Blind and Partially Sighted Passengers
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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 More"That was the life-changing moment": Laura Tofts on the power of Lead
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Listen 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.
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