Equity, equality, diversity and inclusion in the rail industry
At GBRTT and across the rail industry, we believe it is everyone’s responsibility to help create an inclusive and accessible workplace.
We embrace diversity in every sense, supported by GBRTT's two Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) Project Managers. There’s a place for everyone at GBRTT, and our differences are our collective strength.
We provide equitable employment and development opportunities to all colleagues, so we can grow as a diverse and inclusive organisation. Read why EEDI is important to us in a blog from our Lead Director, Rufus Boyd.
An important cross-industry group that has been established at GBRTT in the EEDI space is the National Rail Accessibility Group (NAG). The NAG's role is to support the delivery of the government's National Rail Accessibility Strategy in an advisory capacity.
Our EEDI Project Managers also co-Chair the cross-industry Rail Unites for Inclusion group.
Find out more about rail's EEDI related groups, organisations and initiatives
The EDI Charter is open to all companies and organisations working in the UK railway industry who wish to play a role in promoting positive change in rail. It seeks to recognise and build upon the progress which has already taken place, to encourage further collaboration and action across the sector.
Ethnicity & Race in Rail is an inclusive group celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion across all roles in UK rail. Join us as we champion ethnicity and race diversity, empower underrepresented ethnicities, and collaborate for a more equitable railway.
Journey is the network of LGBTQ+ colleague networks in the transport industry. Our purpose is to create a community of LGBTQ+ network leaders, providing mutual support, advice and inspiration. We aim to make the UK transport system a safer space for LGBTQ+ people to both work in, and to travel on.
Muslims in Rail is a national network of professionals drawn from leading rail and transport organisations. Motivated by our faith, we are committed to connecting and inspiring people working or seeking a career in the rail industry. We help grow our members through network collaborations.
Rail Unites for Inclusion includes anyone internal and external to rail that is passionate about making our industry more inclusive. We collaborate with all the EDI-related organisations across the rail industry, with everyone sharing the same goals of creating a society that is fair for everyone.
Routes into Rail provides a single source of advice and information on careers offered in the rail industry. It aims to inspire and educate a new generation of talent – providing information to young people on the variety of entry pathways and showcasing that rail has a job and a career for everyone.
Women in Rail was created to improve diversity in the UK rail industry, providing networking opportunities and support for all women within the sector, encouraging stakeholders to adopt diversity as a business strategy, and devising initiatives to position rail as an attractive career choice for young people.
There are many women’s equality networks and groups but Women in Transport is focused specifically on the employment, career advancement and retention of women within the transport industry. We welcome membership from anyone working in the transport sector.
Young Rail Professionals brings together people from all aspects of the rail industry, with no age limit to becoming a member. We aim to promote the rail industry as a great place to work, to inspire the next generation of railway talent and to develop young people to reach their potential.
