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Empowering Collaboration: Brightly joins forces as a Corporate Partner with Women in Transport

January 17, 2024

Women in Transport is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Brightly, a Siemens company and a leading figure in intelligent asset management solutions.

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When it comes to gender equal mobility, are we asking the right questions?

December 20, 2023
When it comes to gender equal mobility, are we asking the right questions?

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.  

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Ringway employees, Karin Harwood, Jo Saunders And Katie Gray Reflect On Their Careers And Share Their Thoughts On Promoting Our Industry To More Women

December 06, 2023
Ringway employees, Karin Harwood, Jo Saunders And Katie Gray Reflect On Their Careers And Share Their Thoughts On Promoting Our Industry To More Women

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.

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Women In Transport: Board Member Insight - Matthew Regan

December 05, 2023 in Team Profile

Board Member Insight from Matthew Regan.

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Celebrating Excellence: Women in Transport and Logistics

November 30, 2023 in Event

The 2024 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards are now open for entries.

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Podcast S1E9: Allyship

November 29, 2023 in Insight
Podcast S1E9: Allyship

The final episode of season one of the Women in Transport Podcast considers the topic of allyship, in recognition of International Men’s Day, 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, and White Ribbon Day.

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Tags: podcast, Intersectionality, podcast s1, allyship, women’s safety

“People of Project Centre Awards” Organised by Project Centre’s Women’s Learning and Development Network.    

Empowering change: Project Centre's journey towards gender equality in the workplace

November 28, 2023

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.

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Workplace Wellbeing Academy i-act Discount Offer for Women in Transport members

November 28, 2023 in Event

Our partners at Workplace Wellbeing Academy (WWA) are offering Women in Transport members an exclusive discounted price for a one-day, online i-act Managing and Promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing training session for managers.

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Women in Transport: Board Member Insight - Sonya Byers

November 28, 2023 in Team Profile

Women in Transport CEO, Sonya Byers, talks about her involvement and career within the transport sector and helping women excel within the industry.

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Sarah Boyd - Managing Director - Lothian Buses

"The wheels of change are turning" Lothian Buses’ Managing Director talks about why representation of women in transport is vital to the industry

November 27, 2023

Lothian Buses’ Managing Director talks about why representation of women in transport is vital to the industry.

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James Hammett, UKTram Managing Director at the Light Rail Summit.

Summit highlights success on key light rail targets

November 27, 2023 in Team Profile

Sonya Byers, Chief Executive of Women in Transport spoke on the need to support and encourage women to pursue careers in the transport industry at the UKTram Annual Summit in September. UKTram is the authoritative voice of the light rail sector in the UK and Ireland, representing those involved in trams, metros and personal rapid transit.

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Advancing Women in Transport: Sponsor Spotlight on Xanta

November 27, 2023
Advancing Women in Transport: Sponsor Spotlight on Xanta

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

November 23, 2023

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.

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Key themes from the PA Consulting / Women in Transport Resilience Workshop

November 23, 2023 in Event
Key themes from the PA Consulting /  Women in Transport Resilience Workshop

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.

November 22, 2023

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

November 22, 2023

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.

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Podcast S1E8: Menopause Awareness

November 01, 2023 in Insight
Podcast S1E8: Menopause Awareness

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.

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Tags: podcast, Intersectionality, podcast s1, wellbeing, menopause

Transport for Wales: Diversity in recruitment

October 25, 2023
Transport 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

October 24, 2023

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

October 24, 2023

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.

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