Women in Rail Parliamentary Reception

A message from the Women in Rail Chair Marie Daly 

Yesterday we hosted our inaugural Women in Rail Parliamentary Reception, thanks to Esther McVey MP for making this happen - a powerful milestone in year two of our Agenda for Change business plan.

The purpose is simple but important: to bring the collective voice of women from every role across rail to the highest level of influence. Yesterday, that voice was truly heard - especially through the powerful videos from frontline colleagues sharing their lived experiences.

I am proud every day to be Chair of Women in Rail - but especially yesterday. Alongside celebrating progress, we shone a spotlight on an issue that matters deeply to our members, our industry and society: violence against women and girls. Thank you to Jacqueline Starr for such a compelling call to action and Nia Mellor for sharing the passion from BTP.

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