Inside the latest issue of Passenger Transport
Issue 332 of Passenger Transport is published on March 7. Contents include: LEAD STORY ‘Mission not accomplished’ Ahead of International Women’s Day 2025, campaigners for greater diversity and inclusion in the UK’s passenger transport sector have restated their commitment to a more balanced workforce NEWS Hendy – We can’t wait for legislation...
‘Mission not accomplished’
Ahead of International Women’s Day 2025, campaigners for greater diversity and inclusion in the UK’s passenger transport sector have restated their commitment to a more balanced workforce This International Women’s Day, train operator LNER is encouraging women to join the company as train drivers With US companies rushing to scale back diversity and...
Hendy – We can’t wait for legislation to kick in
The Railways Bill is expected to be in parliament later this year, but rail minister Lord Hendy wants work to integrate track and train to start today The Railways Bill is expected to be in parliament later this year, but rail minister Lord Hendy wants work to integrate track and train to start today...
Challenges are the enemy
Nexus MD Cathy Massarella struck a pragmatic tone at recent Young Bus Professionals meeting Cathy Massarella was appointed Nexus managing director in early 2024 By Andrew Garnett It’s a measure of how much the industry has changed. Back in June 2008, at the inaugural meeting of the Young Bus Managers Network in Birmingham,...
Wimborne Wicko’s winning formula
The awards have flowing towards Andrew Wickham and the Go South Coast business that he has led for 13 years. Here’s why Andrew Wickham (centre) with colleagues when Go South Coast was crowned ‘UK Bus Operator of the Year’ in 2023 Two awards in the matter of a month for the transport...
Bringing rail into the Bee Network
Integrating rail lines into our network is fundamental to our wider ambitions. It’s key to unlocking growth in our region and beyond At the start of the year, I set out ambitious plans to bring eight commuter rail lines into the Bee Network – the next big step for our joined-up public transport...
20 years of championing women in transport
This year will see 20th anniversary of Women in Transport. It will undoubtedly be a moment to reflect on the past and what has been achieved, but it will also serve as a springboard for future action I was proud to receive an OBE in 2024 BY Sonya Byers This summer, Women in...
Fueling our determination
It’s certainly a different world – but that just makes the D&I Bus Group’s work even more important Go-Ahead is serious about gender diversity BY Chloe Leach-O’Connell As we mark International Women’s Day 2025, it feels like the perfect moment to reflect on where we’re at as an industry, and what’s next...
The Period Positive Workplace campaign
Women in Bus and Coach’s Period Positive Workplace campaign is an important step in creating a more inclusive transport industry A Period Positive Workplace is one where menstruation is acknowledged as a natural part of life BY Louise Cheeseman The transport sector has long been a male-dominated industry, and while progress has...
‘We can do anything, any role’
Nearly 500 talented women are working hard at bus operator Metroline to keep London moving Laura Darbon recently completed her engineering apprenticeship with Metroline Women have always played an important role in the bus industry, and that is especially true at leading bus operator Metroline, where nearly 500 talented women work hard...
The power of mentoring
Mentoring can help women develop skills, expand their networks and gain access to opportunities My mentor: Louise Cheeseman BY Kerry Turner The transport industry, a cornerstone of the global economy, plays a critical role in connecting people, goods, and services worldwide. Despite its significance, this sector has historically been male-dominated, with women...
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