Industry Disability Working Group
Enabling an inclusive, accessible and high-performing rail workforce.
We bring together organisations from across the rail industry to improve disability inclusion, remove workplace barriers, and support the sector to become a leader in inclusive employment.
About us
The Industry Disability Working Group is a cross-industry forum focused on advancing disability inclusion across the rail workforce.
We work collaboratively to support organisations at every stage of their journey from building awareness to embedding best practice and achieving the highest standards of inclusive employment.
Our ambition is to help position rail as:
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A sector of choice for disabled talent
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A leader in inclusive employment and accessibility
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A contributor to wider social value across the UK
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Focus areas
Workplace inclusion & accessibility
Supporting organisations to create environments where disabled colleagues can succeed, with effective adjustments, inclusive cultures, and accessible workplaces.
Dynamic & hidden disabilities
Improving understanding, awareness and support for neurodivergent colleagues and those with non-visible disabilities.
Inclusive recruitment & progression
Helping employers attract, retain and develop disabled talent at all levels across the rail industry.
Disability Confident leadership
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Social value & industry impact
Driving positive outcomes beyond organisations, contributing to more inclusive communities and strengthening the rail industry’s social value commitments.
What we do
What we do
We focus on practical, industry-led action:
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Develop and share cross-industry toolkits and guidance
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Provide best practice frameworks aligned to Disability Confident
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Host working groups, events and knowledge-sharing sessions
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Enable organisations to benchmark and learn from peers
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Support collaborative projects that deliver measurable impact
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Provide a platform for lived experience to shape industry change
📚 Toolkits & resources
We are building a suite of practical resources to support organisations across the rail industry.
This will include:
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Disability Confident progression toolkits (Levels 1–3)
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Workplace adjustment guidance
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Neurodiversity support resources
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Case studies and industry benchmarks
Industry collaboration
We work with organisations across the rail industry to share knowledge, align approaches and accelerate progress.
Together, we can:
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Raise the standard of disability inclusion across the sector
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Reduce duplication through shared resources
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Deliver greater impact at scale
Get involved
We welcome organisations and individuals across the rail sector who are committed to advancing disability inclusion.
You can:
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Join the working group
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Contribute to industry toolkits and resources
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Share your organisation’s insights and initiatives
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Participate in events and discussions
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Collaborate on cross-industry projects