WOMEN IN RAIL AWARDS 2027

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

At BAM, we imagine, create and enrich buildings and infrastructure across the UK & Ireland. Our vision is to build a sustainable tomorrow. We think beyond the build and focus on the bigger impact. It’s how we make the iconic buildings and infrastructure that shape our society. And that’s why we’re on a mission to make possible. But what are we making possible?

Flood resilience, new habitats and brighter futures. Connected communities, safe working environments and local employment opportunities. These are just some of the things we’re making possible, wherever we go. At the top of our list is always making a positive impact possible – to create a more sustainable tomorrow, for everyone.

“People are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, fairness and respect runs throughout our employee experience. We welcome a wide range of skills, experiences, and new perspectives – because there’s more than ‘one version’ of brilliance.

Promoting gender inclusivity in apprenticeships is crucial for fostering diverse and equitable workplaces that attract new talent. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor this year’s Female Apprentice of the Year Award category.

From day one, apprentices learn on the job, supported by a warm and welcoming culture that encourages growth and confidence. They don’t just observe – they get stuck into big, ambitious projects that shape the built environment and make a real impact.

Together with our social sustainability team and partners such as Women in Rail, we’re aiming for 30% female representation across BAM. By supporting the next generation, we’re helping to build a culture of colleagues that celebrate diversity and reflect the talent our industry needs for the future.

Hear how a BAM apprenticeship opened new opportunities for one apprentice.“

Greater Anglia provides intercity, commuter and rural services across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, including the Stansted Express service. We’re responsible for over 2900 employees, operate about 1,300 train services per day and manage 135 stations. We have transformed rail travel in our region, replacing every single train with a brand-new one offering a better travel experience, with air conditioning, plug and USB points, fast, free wifi and improved accessibility. The combination of our new fleet and our amazing people have helped us deliver record-breaking and industry-leading performance results, as well as raise customer satisfaction standards. We’re passionate supporters of Women in Rail and committed to helping all our colleagues realise their career aspirations.

“Greater Anglia (GA) is proud to support and, for the third consecutive year, sponsor the Women in Rail Awards. We recognise the essential role Women in Rail plays in improving, equality, diversity and inclusion within our industry and the platform it provides us all to share best practice. In particular, the colleagues that you meet and hear from at the Women in Rail Awards are a motivation to all of us in the work that we do.

We are honoured to sponsor the Inspirational Woman of the Year category at this years’ Awards. Here at GA, we have many inspirational women across the company, who lead our colleagues, look after our customers and achieve remarkable results each day. For us, this award showcases colleagues who – whether they know it or not – are role models to others and will have their own story to tell on their journey. The nominations within this category provide shining examples of the many inspirational females we are fortunate to have within our industry who have a positive impact on others.”

With our 3,500 employees in the UK and our global HQ in London, Hitachi Rail is a cornerstone of the UK’s rail industry. Operating across 20 sites across England, Scotland and Wales, we leverage an extensive network of depots, maintenance centres and our factory in the North East. This infrastructure enables us to deliver world-class solutions in signalling, digital maintenance and telecom systems. Our skilled and diverse workforce is the heart of our operations, driving innovation, delivering results of our customers and nurturing the next generation of rail talent across the UK.

“Hitachi Rail is proud to sponsor the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Individual Award and show our full support for the 2025 Women in Rail Awards. At Hitachi Rail, we are committed to accelerating the pace of change and harnessing the benefits a truly diverse and inclusive workforce can bring.

Under our DEI framework, BeYou, we have launched 4 networks to support people in marginalised groups, including the Women’s Network. Our mission is to start the vital conversations that need to take place to highlight actions that individuals can take to contribute to Hitachi’s vision for social innovation, not only within our organisation but also in their day-to-day lives. Under the framework, we have created a community that involves networking events, inspirational speakers, mentoring opportunities, awareness training and initiatives that look at inclusive design and the status of our policies.

Looking for partnerships with our customers, suppliers and industry bodies is also a key part of our framework, as we believe that it is through partnerships and collaboration that we can collectively have the most impact.“

Transport UK is a dynamic UK-based private sector group operating train companies such as East Midlands Railway and Merseyrail (in partnership with Serco), and 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 third year. Our continued support stems from our commitment to fostering social mobility and creating social value within the UK rail industry. This award recognises organisations implementing effective social value programmes whilst actively engaging with local communities to ensure broad access to the rail industry.

Last year, we launched our Social Values Charter. TUK is committed to embedding social values into every aspect of our operations. It is intrinsically linked to our core values, as we place the communities we serve, our people, social mobility, and the environment at the heart of all of our activity. Our charter set the foundations for the launch of our Sustainability Strategy this year.”