Morson Talent

With a unique 50-year heritage, Morson Group are a diverse collection of businesses with an outstanding reputation for delivering consultancy, design, technology, screening, training, and people solutions around the world. We combine our specialist expertise to bring unrivalled flexibility, commercial agility and a willingness to go the extra mile that you would expect from a family-formed culture. Our independence and depth of offer mean that we think and operate differently.

As an agent for change, Morson has consistently championed diversity within the rail sector, supporting and establishing internal and wider- market, inclusion initiatives. By promoting a highly diverse team of rail experts, Morson have created a model for success which acts as a blueprint for other rail industry leaders. In addition, they have supported a series of initiatives to ensure female contractors are encouraged to consider rail as a future career. Working directly with our clients, Morson has enabled some of the country’s biggest rail companies to re-frame their value propositions, to engage, not only women in the industry but those of varying ethnicities and abilities.

Alstom UK & Ireland

Alstom commits to contribute to a low carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people enjoy riding. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 63 countries and a talent base of over 80,000 people from 175 nationalities, the company focusses its design, innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most. Listed in France, Alstom generated revenues of €16.5 billion for the fiscal year ending on 31 March 2023.

“As a corporate member of Women in Rail we are proud to collaborate on projects to promote greater diversity in our engineering, manufacturing and servicing areas, raise discussions on career pathways and bring into question potential obstacles or challenges which may need to be addressed. 

On a journey to create an inclusive culture, Alstom has introduced four Employee Resource Groups – Voices of Women, Voices of Disability, Voices of Cultural Diversity and Voices of Pride+. These are employee-led groups with the intention of listening to, learning from and nurturing ‘quiet voices’ to deliver positive change. The longest running and largest employee network with 180 members, Voices of Women (VoW) raises awareness of female workplace challenges, champions greater access to opportunity, challenges the representation of women at senior levels and encourages learning, sharing of ideas, networking and celebrating successes. 

We are pleased to once again be supporting the Women in Rail Awards which allows us to show our commitment to the great work that is being done across all rail-related organisations and to celebrate the continued progress we are collectively making in achieving gender balance.”

BAM

BAM is a leading civil engineering, design and delivery services supplier. We embrace a culture of partnership with our clients and industry partners, forging strong alliances that create value and deliver sustainable outcomes across various sectors, including transport, air, marine, tunnelling, energy and water.

We aim to leave our world a better place than we found it – to build a more sustainable tomorrow. We do this by connecting, building and maintaining places where people and the planet prosper together. 

People are at the heart of everything we do. We employ great people who we invest in and value. Our projects create local opportunities and enhance lives, leaving a legacy we’re all proud of. 

Through innovation, collaboration and determination, we’re shaping tomorrow’s world. We’ve set an industry-leading carbon target to become net zero in our direct operations by 2026, and we’re supporting our clients and supply chain to achieve their targets. 

We are always looking for better ways to improve how we deliver our work and to reduce our impact as we do it. We’re transforming our industry to meet the challenges of the future. Leading the way in the application of modern methods of construction, we’re delivering and maintaining built assets with a focus on value and whole-life costs.

“BAM is delighted to sponsor the Women in Rail Awards Apprenticeship category, celebrating the rail industry’s emerging talent. Promoting gender inclusivity in apprenticeships is crucial for fostering diverse and equitable workplaces and a vital way of attracting new people. 

By breaking traditional stereotypes in our industry, we can help improve diversity across our teams, ensuring equal opportunities for all. Our relationship with WISE, diversity and inclusion change-makers, has grown significantly since we became members, and in 2020, BAM became a WISE strategic partner. We’ve seen progress and positive responses for our work on gender diversity following implementing the Ten Steps model. We’ve implemented initiatives including unconscious bias training and our ‘Returners to Work’ programme.

We are targeting 30% female representation in our apprenticeship roles, building from our current baseline of 25%. Using education outreach opportunities working in collaboration with BAM’s social sustainability team and industry partnerships such as Women in Rail.

Hear from Belinda, one of our young trainee quantity surveyors: https://youtu.be/AhY13aQz_6o”

Beacon Rail

Beacon Rail Leasing is a rolling stock leasing company headquartered in Luxembourg and focused on serving the European and UK markets. Beacon’s current portfolio includes 728 locomotives, a 1,200 freight wagons, and 515 passenger train vehicles and intercity coaches on lease across Europe. Beacon has an industry leading management expertise and capital markets experience, enabling it to meet the equipment needs of its Pan-European customer base.

Women in Rail, at its core, was created to improve diversity in the UK rail industry. Here at Beacon we recognise that everyone’s voice is important and do not make assumptions. We believe that by fostering a diverse, inclusive and international workplace we boost creativity. The more creative we are, the more effectively and efficiently we can work together and the more likely we are to succeed in achieving our goals. The Women in Rail Awards empowers people within the rail industry, promoting diversity of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background and life experience. Beacon is honoured to be able to support and celebrate with Women in Rail those individuals and companies who align with our culture and together bring greater diversity to the rail industry in the UK and beyond.

Greater Anglia

Greater Anglia provides intercity, commuter and rural services throughout Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, including the Stansted Express service. We’re responsible for over 3,000 employees, operate about 1,300 train services per day and we’re at 134 stations. In the last few years we’ve transformed travel in the region and replaced every single train with a brand new train with modern features, including air conditioning, plug and USB points and fast, free wifi. Our new fleet, together with record-breaking on time performance results, has supported us to deliver the highest levels of customer satisfaction the region has ever experienced.

Greater Anglia (GA) is proud to support and, for the first time, sponsor the Women in Rail Awards. We recognise the essential role Women in Rail plays in improving diversity 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.”

Hitachi Rail

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KeolisAmey Docklands

KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD) operates the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) under franchise for Docklands Light Railway Limited, part of Transport for London.  It is the busiest light railway in the UK and carries 122 million passengers a year; more than many heavy rail operators. KAD comprises c865 employees working to deliver the operations, customer service, engineering and project services for the railway.  The DLR serves a total of 45 stations.  The train service operates through a number of diverse and varied boroughs in east and south east London, connecting residents from Greenwich, Lewisham, Newham and Tower Hamlets to the heart of London’s financial districts in Canary Wharf and Bank and popular tourist attractions at Greenwich and Tower Gateway.

“KeolisAmey Docklands are proud to sponsor the Women in Rail Awards again this year and to be a part of the UK rail industry’s commitment to gender balance, equality, diversity and inclusion. 

Women in Rail has been an invaluable resource in our equality, diversity and inclusion work at KAD. From the findings of the Industry Survey report informing our outreach and recruitment, to the cross-company mentoring programme being an important element of our Women in KAD Development Programme, we are grateful for the platform Women in Rail provides to support good practice across the sector. 

This year we are pleased to sponsor the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team Award and look forward to joining colleagues at the ceremony to recognise and celebrate all those who have contributed to the Women in Rail agenda over the past year.”

RSK

Responsible. Sustainable. Knowledgeable.

RSK is a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions. Our family of more than 200 environmental, engineering and technical services businesses works together to provide practical solutions to some of the greatest challenges societies have ever faced. These challenges, and the responses to them, are perhaps best captured by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: “a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future”. We operate in most sectors of the economy, many of those most critical to future global sustainability. With our integrated offering across research and development, consultancy and on-the-ground application, we can deliver a complete solution that is unrivalled in the market.

“RSK is a proud sponsor of the Women in Rail Awards, which have been transformational in celebrating the achievements of women and other under-represented groups in the industry and supporting their career development. The event brings together a variety of industry colleagues, helping to break down barriers, showcase useful insights, skills and improve gender balance, equality, diversity and inclusion in the rail sector. It also provides the opportunity for businesses and individuals to think about things that they can do differently to challenge discrimination and unconscious bias.

At RSK, we fully support all of our colleagues to feel included and provide them with as many personal and professional growth opportunities within their careers as we can. This event showcases an array of significant contributions to the industry, made by a diverse group of people, and we hope that celebrating together will help to inspire our colleagues to adopt a fair and respectful approach as they move forward in their careers.”

Telent Technology Services

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and management of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. We enable organisations to create, improve and operate the ICT and communication networks that their businesses and operations depend on.

Telent is at the heart of many of the UK’s and Ireland’s best-known organisations, with a strong focus on key areas including transport, emergency services, network providers and the public sector. Our expertise, accreditations and knowledge make us a trusted partner for organisations at the forefront of the digital revolution.

“At Telent we firmly believe in supporting talent wherever it exists and in putting together the best team for the job, whoever they may be.

Women play a vital role in making Telent a success, and it’s great to see that their role and influence on our future success continues to grow as does their influence on the UK Rail industry, we need our industry to continue to thrive by embracing the benefits that diversity offers, encouraging more women in to Rail, and in to more diverse roles to achieve better balance.

Celebrating talent and success, in all its forms, is fundamental to encouraging talent to join the UK Rail industry. Highlighting and celebrating the importance of women in Rail and the difference they make supports and encourages others into an industry where there are ceilings still left to smash and barriers to get through, that is why we are excited to be supporting Women in Rail.

All nominees are standout team members who are making a significant contribution to the success of UK Rail today, not because of their gender but for being truly amazing. We wish them all the best of luck tonight and in their careers ahead.”

Transport UK

Transport UK provides award-winning rail and bus services to millions of UK passengers every year. Formerly Abellio UK, we have been serving our customers for over 20 years. 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’s support of the Social Value Award at the Women in Rail Awards stems from our commitment to fostering social mobility and creating social value within the UK rail industry. Our commitment also reflects the award objectives to recognise 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 and places. As a major employer with over 15,000 diverse staff members, we aim to set industry standards promoting inclusivity and sustainable practices. We deliver by advocating for and implementing policies like the Living Wage and promoting sustainable transport options.

West Midlands Trains (operator of West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway)

West Midlands Trains (WMT) Ltd is a train operating company that operates two brands: West Midlands Railway (WMR) and London Northwestern Railway (LNR).

WMR is a local railway placing Birmingham at the centre of its network. We run the majority of the local services, as well as direct trains to many of the surrounding towns and cities, including Redditch, Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester, Hereford, Shrewsbury, Telford, and Northampton. Our LNR brand serves the London to Liverpool route on the west coast, stopping at Birmingham, Milton Keynes and Northampton, with the West Midlands at its heart.

“West Midlands Trains (WMT) are proud to once again support the Women in Rail Awards and celebrate all the progress we’ve made as an industry in making the railway a better place to work for everyone. We are dedicated to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and this is embedded across our business through our EDI strategy, agenda and through our commitment to the Women in Rail EDI charter.

We are proud to be sponsoring the Male Apprentice of the Year Award because whilst we are continuously striving to attract more underrepresented groups to join our industry, we also need to recognise and support everyone.  The majority of our workforce, who are men, need to also feel like they belong as part of our EDI initiatives. All individuals are important, and men play an important part as allies to support us with our EDI agenda too.  We want to ensure that everyone feels included in our industry, no matter who they are.”

Worldline

Worldline is a global leader in secure payments and trusted transactions. We are at the forefront of the digital revolution that is shaping new ways of paying, living, doing business and building relationships that pass on trust along the entire payments value chain, enabling sustainable economic growth. Our innovative solutions, rooted in a rock-solid technological base, are environmentally friendly, widely accessible and support social transformation.

“At Worldline we foster a culture of trust and belonging where everybody has equal opportunity and support to flourish and is respected and valued for embracing what makes them unique. We are honoured to sponsor the “Best Training or Development Programme of the Year Award”. This award category aligns with our motto “Shape the Evolution” highlighting the opportunity for each and every employee to grow with us and shape their career and future in our company. In sponsoring this award we appreciate and celebrate the trailblazers creating and delivering strong, successful and impactful training and development programmes. All those shortlisted are making a positive difference both to the lives and livelihoods of their people and to the culture within their company. We wish all entrants good luck and are looking forward to the awards event.”

London North Eastern Railway (LNER)

LNER is on a mission to transform rail travel. Our new modern Azuma fleet of trains continue more than a hundred years of LNER tradition – setting new, higher standards in comfort, reliability and customer experience. LNER calls at more than 50 stations along almost a thousand miles on the East Coast route, including major towns and cities between London, the East Midlands, Yorkshire, the North East of England and Scotland.

“At LNER we want to attract, retain and develop truly world-class talent, as our people are fundamental to our success. We recognise that fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging is key to enabling them to thrive, and the importance of having a diverse workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. Women in Rail shares our passion for gender equity, increasing diversity in the rail industry and supporting women to thrive in their careers.

Over the past few years, we have also worked in partnership with Women in Rail alongside industry colleagues to support Never Mind the Gap – a programme aimed at providing work experience for women who have had a gap in their careers and inspiring them to consider rail as an option. Having supported us with a range of initiatives, including mentoring programmes, which has given colleagues access to additional development opportunities, as well as networking events and opportunities to share best practice, we are delighted to reciprocate that support.

Our partnership with Women in Rail has played a key part in moving the dial to make LNER a more diverse and inclusive place to work.”