We are pleased to announce the continued support from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Women in Transport to tackle the under-representation of women in the sector. Ruth Cadbury MP was re-confirmed as Chair of the APPG on 12 September 2017 and we planned our next programme of events in Parliament to support women in transport. Women in Transport is delighted to be continuing to provide secretariat support to the APPG.
Read moreIncreasing your confidence and accelerating your career
Caroline Arnold, Executive Coach, led an interactive workshop exclusively for members providing practical tips on overcoming some of the challenges women can face in their career - particularly when working in a male dominated industry such as transport - by increasing their confidence.
Read moreSecrets of successful networking
On Wednesday 10 May 2017, WTS London had the pleasure of welcoming Mary Jane Boholst who shared her secrets of successful networking at an event generously hosted by the Rail Industry Association.
Read moreInspiring the next generation of women in transport
This unique opportunity for children to experience the Track Hazard School and see behind the scenes at Stratford Depot was provided by honorary WTS London member and supporter, Neil Pepper MBE who is the Night Safety Manager for Transport for London (TfL).
Read moreBehind the Scenes at Crossrail's Canary Wharf Station
Crossrail is the biggest infrastructure project in Europe. It will deliver an additional 10 per cent rail capacity for central London in 2018, carrying 200 million passengers a year. A group of members glimpsed behind the scenes on a site visit to the new station being constructed at Canary Wharf as part of the scheme.
Read moreA place for quotas in the transport sector?
On 23 February 2017, WTS London brought together a panel of experts to discuss the role of quotas in supporting the advancement of women in transport, with an audience of over 90 women and men from across the sector.
Read moreTfL wins WTS London Employer of the Year Award 2016
Transport for London (TfL) has been awarded the WTS London Employer of the Year Award for its commitment to gender diversity. The Award was launched by WTS in 2014 to recognise businesses that have shown the greatest support of women in the transport industry.
Read moreCamilla Ween wants to fix your city, no matter where you live
WTS London president Camilla Ween has captivated the world by demonstrating in her book, Future Cities: All that Matters, how cities can best serve another burgeoning urban transformation. And through her work with WTS London, she’s also doing so much more.
Read moreRachel Skinner named as one of the top 50 women in engineering
Rachel Skinner, the Past President of WTS London, has been named as one of the top 50 Women in Engineering in a list published by the Daily Telegraph on National Women in Engineering Day.
Read moreNew parliamentary group calls on transport sector to improve gender diversity
The new All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Women in Transport was launched with close to 200 senior representatives from across the transport sector in July 2016. Women in Transport is delighted to be providing secretariat support to the new APPG.
Read moreJo Field shortlisted for Industry Champion of the Year Award
Jo has been nominated for the Everywoman Industry Champion of the Year Award which will be presented to the individual who is an active champion for the industry, playing a vital role in attracting and retaining women in transport and logistics.
Read moreClosing the Gender Pay Gap
Our response to the Government’s manifesto commitment to require larger employers to publish gender pay information. These regulations will cover private and voluntary sector employers in England, Scotland and Wales with at least 250 employees.
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