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Our History

Learn about our roots, our purpose and how we empower women in the rail industry.

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Who we are

Meet the Trustee and Regional Leaders.

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Our Regions

Women in Rail operates through a network of dynamic regional groups.

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Why does Women in Rail exist?

Females represent 18.9% of the total workforce.

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Inspiring Women

Women in Rail is proud to showcase a diverse gallery of inspiring women from across our membership

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Quick links

Women in Rail Resources.

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Membership

MEMBERSHIP

Individual membership

Learn about our roots, our purpose and how we empower women in the rail industry.

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Corporate Membership

Fantastic professional support from a like-minded community and open the pipeline.

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SWiFT membership

Our mission is to advance the representation, recognition and opportunities for women.

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Meet Our Corporate members

Meet our partners and sponsors and learn about the full range of services they provide in the rail industry.

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Key programmes

Key programmes

Mentoring programme

Learn about our roots, our purpose and how we empower women in the rail industry.

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Never Mind the Gap

Fantastic professional support from a like-minded community and open the pipeline.

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SWiFT

Our mission is to advance the representation, recognition and opportunities for women.

Learn more >

EDI Charter

Meet our partners and sponsors and learn about the full range of services they provide in the rail industry.

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Key events

EVENTS

Events Calendar

Learn about our regional events and see what's coming up in the Women In Rail calendar.

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Women in rail awards

Our mission is to advance the representation, recognition and opportunities for women.

Learn more >

Women in Rail Annual Conference

In line with our 10-year anniversary celebrations, the event will address the significant progress in EDI over the past 10 years in UK rail.

Learn more >

big rail diversity challenge

This bespoke event, a cross between “It’s a Knockout” and “Krypton Factor”, sees gender balanced teams compete in physical and mental challenges.

Learn more >

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Insights/News

INSIGHT

Latest News

The latest industry insights from diverse voices in the know

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Printed Articles

The latest industry insights from diverse voices in the know

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Insight

The latest industry insights from diverse voices in the know

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Interviews

The latest industry insights from diverse voices in the know

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Careers

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DEVELOP

Step into Rail

We help people who are working in the railway industry, or people who want to do so, to find jobs and employers

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Employers Advertise Here

We have a range of options to help post your job and reach our entire member audience

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Jobs Board

This is where organisations share opportunities with the aim of building a more diverse and inclusive rail industry

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Regions

REGIONAL

Regional Groups

Meet members of local groups within Women In Rail and put faces to names, and learn about all the activities taking place in your area.

Learn more >

Regional Events

View the latest upcoming events both nationally and in your region, plus take a look back at past events

Learn more >

Regional News

Keep up to date with the latest news around your area, plus we have exclusive interviews with Women In Rail colleagues across the country.

Learn more >

About

ABOUT

Our History

Learn about our roots, our purpose and how we empower women in the rail industry.

Learn more >

Who we are

Meet the Trustee and Regional Leaders.

Learn more >

Our Regions

Women in Rail operates through a network of dynamic regional groups.

Learn more >

Why does Women in Rail exist?

Females represent 18.9% of the total workforce.

Learn more >

Inspiring Women

Women in Rail is proud to showcase a diverse gallery of inspiring women from across our membership

Learn more >

Quick links

Women in Rail Resources.

Learn more >

Image courtesy of WR corporate member, CAF
Membership

MEMBERSHIP

Individual membership

Learn about our roots, our purpose and how we empower women in the rail industry.

Learn more >

Corporate Membership

Fantastic professional support from a like-minded community and open the pipeline.

Learn more >

SWiFT membership

Our mission is to advance the representation, recognition and opportunities for women.

Learn more >

Meet Our Corporate members

Meet our partners and sponsors and learn about the full range of services they provide in the rail industry.

Learn more >

Image courtesy of WR corporate member, Stadler Rail
Key programmes

Key programmes

Mentoring programme

Learn about our roots, our purpose and how we empower women in the rail industry.

Learn more >

Never Mind the Gap

Fantastic professional support from a like-minded community and open the pipeline.

Learn more >

SWiFT

Our mission is to advance the representation, recognition and opportunities for women.

Learn more >

EDI Charter

Meet our partners and sponsors and learn about the full range of services they provide in the rail industry.

Learn more >

Image courtesy of WR corporate member, Alstom
Key events

EVENTS

Events Calendar

Learn about our regional events and see what's coming up in the Women In Rail calendar.

Learn more >

Women in rail awards

Our mission is to advance the representation, recognition and opportunities for women.

Learn more >

Women in Rail Annual Conference

In line with our 10-year anniversary celebrations, the event will address the significant progress in EDI over the past 10 years in UK rail.

Learn more >

big rail diversity challenge

This bespoke event, a cross between “It’s a Knockout” and “Krypton Factor”, sees gender balanced teams compete in physical and mental challenges.

Learn more >

Image courtesy of WR corporate member, Alstom
Insights/News

INSIGHT

Latest News

The latest industry insights from diverse voices in the know

Learn more >

Printed Articles

The latest industry insights from diverse voices in the know

Learn more >

Insight

The latest industry insights from diverse voices in the know

Learn more >

Interviews

The latest industry insights from diverse voices in the know

Learn more >

Image courtesy of WR corporate member, LNER
Careers

Image courtesy of WR corporate member, Alstom

DEVELOP

Step into Rail

We help people who are working in the railway industry, or people who want to do so, to find jobs and employers

Learn more >

Employers Advertise Here

We have a range of options to help post your job and reach our entire member audience

Learn more >

Jobs Board

This is where organisations share opportunities with the aim of building a more diverse and inclusive rail industry

Learn more >
Regions

REGIONAL

Regional Groups

Meet members of local groups within Women In Rail and put faces to names, and learn about all the activities taking place in your area.

Learn more >

Regional Events

View the latest upcoming events both nationally and in your region, plus take a look back at past events

Learn more >

Regional News

Keep up to date with the latest news around your area, plus we have exclusive interviews with Women In Rail colleagues across the country.

Learn more >

Quick links

Image courtesy of WR corporate member, Alstom

ABOUT

Resources

Women in Rail Documents

2025 - 2027 Business Plan
2023 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
2021 End of Year Report
2020 Annual Report
2019 End of Year Report

Survey Reports

2020 WR Scotland Survey Report
2018 WR and NSAR Survey Report
2015 WR and NSAR Survey Report

Corporate Membership

Corporate membership packages

SWiFT

2022 SWiFT survey report

Mentoring programme

2026 WR Mentoring Programme info pack
2025 Mentoring programme Impact report
2024 Mentoring programme impact report
2023 Mentoring programme impact report
2021 Mentoring programme impact report

WR and RIA EDI Charter

2024 EDI Charter report
2023 EDI Charter report
2022 EDI Charter report
2024 EDI Charter signatories

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