In this episode of “On the Rails”, host Sophie shines a spotlight on the power of inclusivity in the rail industry and explores gender balance and recruitment.
You’ll get to hear firsthand from female rail workers as they share their journeys, challenges and advice for those looking to break into the industry.
Head of Euston station operations, Amanda Webster-Uz, reveals how she rose through the ranks at Network Rail and came to lead one of the UK’s busiest transport hubs. Adebisi Hassan reflects on her career journey and the skills needed to thrive as a customer experience manager. And, Kate Taylor, joint leader of the new trains project, shares career highlights and guidance for aspiring engineers.
You’ll also get an inside look at the driver training process with Richard Morrow, head of drivers, and hear from Saheeb Hussain, EDI lead, about how the company is embedding equity, diversity and inclusion into every level of operations.
What’s more, Leyla Buran from White Ribbon UK discusses a powerful charity partnership with London Northwestern and West Midlands Railways to prevent violence against women and girls by turning awareness into action.
Learn more about our commitment to inclusion at www.lnr.uk/inclusion or www.wmr.uk/inclusion.
On The Rails
Welcome to On The Rails, the go-to place for your train and transport fix brought to you by West Midlands Trains.
In this podcast, we’ll be delving into a series of rail-related issues, from navigating the strikes to timing your ticket purchases perfectly.
We’ll also have some delightful conversations with everyone in the West Midlands Trains family, from our longest-serving staff to our newest recruits and apprentices; all on hand to give you everything you need.
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West Midlands Trains operates both West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services.