Women in Rail

Did you know Women in Rail membership is free? - Be the first to hear the latest news from your local Women in Rail group - Fantastic professional support from a like-minded community - Representation for all, from train drivers to executives in the Boardroom - Open the pipeline for new talent to come through and strengthen the industry - Further your success with opportunities to develop in this growing industry - Valuable networking events to help grow your network of contacts Visit womeninrail.org/contact-us to sign up today!

This Islamophobia Awareness Month, we stand together against hatred and discrimination, recognising the importance of fostering respect, and inclusivity in our communities. This year's theme "Seeds of Change" emphasises how small actions can contribute to a big change. We can all plant seeds that help tackle Islamophobia, so let’s educate ourselves, challenge stereotypes, and work to create a society where everyone feels valued and safe. #WomeninRail #IAM2024 #IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth

𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘚𝘞𝘪𝘍𝘛 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵: An Audience with Alex Hynes We're delighted to invite you to our next exclusive event, An Audience with Alex Hynes hosted by Gardiner & Theobald LLP and proudly sponsored by Newsom. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the most influential figures in UK rail, as he shares his personal journey through the industry. Join us on Wednesday 20 November 2024, to hear Alex Hynes share his journey from his early career to leading Scotland’s Railway and his current role as Director General of Rail Services at the DfT. Discover the lessons he's learned, the challenges he's faced, and his ongoing passion for rail. Hear how he transformed Network Rail Scotland and ScotRail, boosted customer satisfaction at Northern, and now leads national rail reform. Alex will offer his insights on the future of rail, covering key developments like the new railway Bills, Pay As You Go expansion, simplified fares, and rail freight growth. He’ll share his perspective on how these changes, under Great British Railways (GBR), aim to enhance customer service, drive innovation, and deliver better value for money. Agenda 5:30pm Registration & Drink on arrival 5:50pm Welcome 6:00pm Alex Hynes 7:00pm Q&A 8:30pm Networking Drinks & Canapes 9:30pm Close Date: Wednesday 20 November 2024 Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm Location: Gardiner & Theobald LLP offices, 10 South Crescent, London, WC1E 7BD Visit https://lnkd.in/eNSazWwb to register. For further information or partnership enquiries, please email swift@womeninrail.org #SWiFT #WomenInRail

For Movember Men's Health Awareness Month, we want to highlight issues such as prostate cancer, mental health and suicide, that are often overlooked. Raising awareness encourages men to prioritise their health, seek help early and break the stigma around these problems. With around 10.8 million men globally facing life with a prostate cancer diagnosis, and males accounting for 69% of all suicides, it is ever pressing to address this crisis and provide support wherever possible. Find out more about the Movember cause and how you can support here: https://lnkd.in/g_7f9fy #WomeninRail #Movember

Wishing You a Bright and Joyful Diwali! As the Festival of Lights, Diwali, graces us with its radiance, may it fill your lives with love, happiness, and prosperity. #WomenInRail

Ahead of Bandi Chhor Divas tomorrow and Diwali today sending best wishes, hope and light into everyone’s life. 🪔 For Sikhs Bandi Chhor Divas (Day of Liberation) is an important date to honour our 6th Guru Hargobind Singh Ji. Upon being imprisoned by the then emperor he refused to be released unless the 52 Hindu kings also held captive were freed too. The emperor reluctantly agreed to this with Guru Ji and the Hindu kings all freed. 🪔 Last night I attended a reception to mark the occasions at Lancaster House, St James’s hosted by HMG Community Engagement, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). 👑 It was great to be amongst my community which is not something I experience often. I welled up with pride telling people I worked in and represented the railway. As well as the sewa (service) I do serving Women in Rail and Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse both charities that I am deeply passionate about. ❤️ The evening was a celebration with prayers led by Hindu and Sikh faith leaders followed by speeches and uplifting entertainment with dancers. 🕉️🪯 🙏🏽💃🏽🪩🕺 The Minister for Indo-Pacific Catherine West MP presided. She lit a candle wishing “Prosperity for all those that we serve.” She also acknowledged that many were “thinking of all those who have had terrible losses and are suffering in some way.” 💔 I had conversations about what the historic events and selfless behaviour of Guru Hargobind Singh Ji conveyed? ⭐️Challenge unjust behaviour ⭐️Speak up for others ⭐️Support those in a predicament ⭐️Take a stand for others ⭐️Speak truth to power I find this to be a reminder for myself to look within. 🫀🧠 Do I uphold Guru Ji’s actions of courage and justice? 🤷🏽♀️ Honestly? Mostly yes I do. 💪🏽 I fear less and less as time passes. I have an inner confidence that only faith has given me to be bold. I know the high standard to strive for and I’m always aiming to hit it. All this doesn’t come without consequences - but that has built resilience and cultivated a strong sense of hope that I cling on to. 🤞🏽 Lighting a lamp or candle on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas reminds us to be hopeful. Being hopeful means believing something good can and will happen if you are in a bad situation. It also reminds us that we are the hope that others may look towards. 😇 Let us all be that light in darkness. Let us all be that hope in a lit lamp. Let us all be that lamp for others to follow. 🪔 Happy Diwali & Bandi Chhor Divas ਦੀਵਾਲੀ ਅਤੇ ਬੰਦੀ ਛੋੜ ਦਿਵਸ ਦੀਆਂ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ #StandUpForOthers #CourageAndJustice #GiveOthersHope #LightOverDarkness

Join Women in Rail West Midlands for SLC's Generation Rail event.   This event is aimed at demonstrating how age diversity can drive innovation and problem-solving in rail projects. Attendees from different age groups will come together to share perspectives and explore solutions to a rail industry challenge.   To learn more and to register for the event, visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/eVMHUaQR   When: 7/11/24 Where: SLC Rail, 4 Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HZ Time: 17:00 - 19:30   #WomeninRail #Event

☕️Women in Rail’s coffee networking programme launched officially on Monday with almost 300 people taking part. ☕️ ✅The key reason for setting up this programme is that we want to give our members as many options as possible to connect with other members and grow their networks. ↔️While there are great opportunities through our Regional events and activities, our flagship events and other programmes like the Mentoring programme and SWiFT for members to connect, we wanted to give another option where we try our best to pair people in different locations and from different organisations. ℹ️We’ve also linked the coffee networking programme to our latest national event on Period Dignity which we ran in partnership with Network Rail and Bloody Good Employers. ❓Each pairing has been sent a link to a short set of online questions relating to period dignity which we hope will be discussed as part of their conversations. Answers to the questions are anonymous and we will use the data to compile a report which could help inspire change across the sector. If you haven’t signed up to this one, don’t worry, there will be other opportunities to take part.

Join Women in Rail East Midlands & Young Rail Professionals for their 'Christmas Quiz Night' event. This year, the East Midlands Women in Rail and Young Rail Professionals regions have joined forces to bring you the Joint Women in Rail / YRP Christmas Quiz Night. There will be prizes for the winning teams, plus a prize for the best Christmas-themed outfit! **Max of 6 per team, all persons to register individually** If attending individually without a team, please make yourself known and we’ll help you find a team to join! To learn more or to register for the event, visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/ekKxACmC When: 28/11/24 Where: The Hide Out, 9-11 Market Pl, Derby, DE1 3QE Time: 18:00-22:00 #WomeninRail #Event

Join Women in Rail for their 'Celebrating Black History Month October 2024' event. Hear from a panel of multi-cultural leaders from across different industries, sharing their individual journeys and how they are Reclaiming their Narratives. The panel includes Sharon Salmon MBE, Rodney Williams and Michelle Harris. To learn more or to join online, visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/eQsnsu3w When: 30/10/24 Where: Online via Teams Time: 12:00-14:00 #WomeninRail #Event