Xanta is an engineering consultancy firm that has been at the forefront of delivering excellence in the rail industry since being formed in 2007.
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Balancing multi-million pound contracts and caring responsibilities
To coincide with Carers Rights Day, we interviewed Allyson Mulvihill, Senior Commercial Manager, Southern Region at Network Rail about her career journey and how she balances her caring responsibilities with the demands of her role.
Read MoreKey themes from the PA Consulting / Women in Transport Resilience Workshop
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In collaboration with Women in Transport (WiT), PA Consulting hosted a transport resilience workshop on the 6th September 2023 with over 30 aviation, rail, road, and logistics leaders to uncover the challenges to embedding and uplifting resilience.
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Women in Transport Leader partner, Transport for London, talks about their latest events within their Women's Colleague Network Group.
The TfL Women's Colleague Network Group always has a very busy calendar. There are upcoming events planned spanning a number of important topics including sessions from one of our newest recently formed sub-groups - 'Career Changers' - a group formed to support colleagues who are considering or are going through a career change.
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An interview with Drivetech’s head of commercial development, Jennifer Morris
Jennifer Morris, head of commercial development at Drivetech, takes pride in addressing the unique challenges faced by businesses in fleet management but also in being part of an exclusively female Commercial Management Team.
Read MorePodcast S1E8: Menopause Awareness
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Menopause is a natural phase of life for many women, yet it often remains shrouded in mystery, with countless myths and misunderstandings. We're here to shed light on the subject and offer insights, advice, and support.
Read MoreTransport for Wales: Diversity in recruitment
At Transport for Wales (TfW), we’re committed to being an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce.
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Advance Partner Applied Driving Launches Global Driver Challenge To Incentivise Safer Driving Habits and Reduce Fleet Risk
Advance Partner Applied Driving launches global driver challenge to incentivise safer driving habits and reduce fleet risk.
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An interview with Ito’s CEO, Deborah Kobewka
Deborah Kobewka, CEO of Ito, reflects on the pivotal role that data, analytics and technology play in shaping the future of shared and sustainable mobility.
Read MoreAn afternoon at Polmadie Depot
One of our Scotland Hub members, Kristen Layne, tells us about her recent site visit at the Polmadie Depot, home of the Caledonian Sleeper. Our deep gratitude to the Alstom and Avanti teams for welcoming us to their depot for an unforgettable afternoon.
Read MorePodcast S1E7: Saluting Our Sisters – Black History Month
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In our latest episode of the Women in Transport Podcast, we're diving deep into the rich tapestry of Black History Month. Join us as we Salute our Sisters on this captivating journey, talking about representation, history, and hope.
Read MoreWomen in Transport: Dal Kalirai’s blog
Dal Kalirai, Director of Partnerships at National Express, discussed why she works with Women in Transport to create a more inclusive transport sector.
Read MoreApplications for Advance 2024 are open
Applications for our Advance 2024 mentoring programme are now open. This programme has been designed by Women in Transport to support the professional development of our members through structured, professional mentoring. Advance 2024 is generously sponsored by TXM Group, Xanta, Network for Skills, Applied Driving, Camilleri Appointments, Workplace Wellbeing Academy and Momentum Transport.
Read MorePodcast S1E6: Beyond Bias – Mastering Inclusive Recruitment
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In this thought-provoking episode, we delve deep into the world of inclusive recruitment, exploring strategies and insights to create a more equitable and diverse workforce. Join us as we unravel the intricate web of biases that often taint the hiring process and discover practical steps to break free from them.
Read MoreWomen's Safety in Public Spaces
The Scotland Hub of Women in Transport are delighted to bring to you a conversation between two key officers at the The City of Edinburgh Council, Judith Cowie and Angela Voulgari.
Read MoreA RISING STAR IN TEMPORARY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
This month we interviewed Helen Ryan, a Contracts Manager with HW Martin (Traffic Management) Limited, a national provider of temporary traffic management.
Read MoreWomen in Transport is supporting Catch the Bus Month 2023
This September Women in Transport is supporting Catch the Bus Month run by charity Bus Users UK. Buses are good for our health, good for the economy and good for the environment. Pre-Covid, bus passengers boosted the UK economy by £64 billion each year, as well as reducing congestion, pollution, loneliness and social isolation.
Read MoreKeeping £150 million projects on track
For South Asian Heritage Month, we wanted to interview Manbir Cheema who works as a Programme Manager in the Network Rail Southern region. Manbir is a trained Project Manager and took part in a targeted female recruitment campaign in the region to urge more women and minorities to apply for roles that they may not otherwise consider.
Read MorePodcast S1E5: South Asian Heritage Month
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In this episode we hear the stories from our guests, talk about representation, belonging and allyship to mark South Asian Heritage Month. We are joined by Daljit Kalirai, Jenita Treacy, Nafisa Nathani, Monica Kohil, and Rupali Sharma-Patel.
Read MoreGroundbreaking Women in Transport Equity Index Survey Officially Launched at Women in Transport AGM
The Women in Transport Equity Index survey will be live and open for registration from 3 July 2023. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity within the transport sector. The Index seeks to identify and address the real gender diversity in transport-related positions, fostering an environment where all individuals have equal access to opportunities and resources.