WOMEN IN RAIL AWARDS 2025

With 37 locations and 6,000 employees, Alstom is the UK and Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. Half of all UK rail journeys are made on an Alstom train, while its portfolio of smart products is the widest on the market.

“Alstom is proud to support the Women in Rail Awards, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a more inclusive and diverse rail industry. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for driving innovation, improving business outcomes and ensuring the long-term success of the rail sector. By supporting this event, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in rail and help to inspire the next generation of female leaders.

“The Women in Rail Awards aligns with Alstom’s core values of diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We recognise the importance of creating a supportive environment that empowers women to thrive in all roles, from engineering and operations to project management and leadership. As a company at the forefront of technological advancements and sustainable mobility, we are committed to fostering talent that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.”

“Through our partnership with the Women in Rail Awards, we aim to highlight the achievements of women who are shaping the future of rail and encourage others to break down barriers. Together, we can create a more balanced and innovative industry that supports the aspirations and potential of all individuals, regardless of gender.”

-Charlotte Briers, Rolling Stock Performance Lead and Chair of Voices of Women at Alstom

Transport UK is a dynamic UK-based private sector group operating Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains, and East Midlands Railway, operating Merseyrail in partnership with Serco, and operating 11% of London’s bus routes. Led by a dedicated team of industry experts with unrivalled experience in the sector, Transport UK is playing a vital role in shaping the future of integrated public transport.

“Transport UK is proud to support the Social Value Award at the Women in Rail Awards for a second year. Our support stems from our commitment to fostering social mobility and creating social value within the UK rail industry. This year, we launched our Social Values Charter that lays out our commitments. This award recognises organisations implementing effective social value programmes whilst actively engaging with local communities to ensure broad access to rail industry careers.

“With an extensive operational reach across various communities, Transport UK inherently understands the significance of connecting people with work, school, their loved ones, and recreation. As a major employer with over 12,000 diverse staff members, we set industry standards in promoting inclusivity and sustainable practices. We will continue to advocate for and implement policies like the Living Wage and promoting sustainable transport options. We also take a dedicated approach to diversifying our pool of applicants for our apprenticeship programmes, to welcome in incredible talent and improve diversity across the sector from the bottom up.”

“Transport UK are also proud to support Women in Transport, Women in Engineering, Women in STEM, Women in Bus and Coach.”