Women in Rail

Today Women in Rail held the first of our #SAHM collaborations with Transport for London’s Sikh network and Network Rail’s Multifaith network. 🚆🛤️ We welcomed Rav Singh, Sikh historian, researcher, curator for the Royal Palaces and founder of A Little History of the Sikhs, a community initiative. Now this was special! Why? 🤷🏽♀️ The cities and communities that are connected by rail reveal a wealth of Sikh, Anglo-Sikh and Punjab history. Rav Singh with his invaluable historical insight took us through a unique virtual journey across the regional rail network sharing lesser known stories and hidden history. 🪯 Did you know? 📚Henrietta Melvina Hodges buried at Kelvedon Hatch (Brentwood, Essex) was the third wife of Rajah Randhar Singh of Kapurthala (1859). Her father was the head writer at Ludhiana, Punjab and tutor to Rajah Randhar Singh. 📚Rani Henrietta’s daughter Princess Helen entered into London High Society, becoming a controversial figure and modelled for artist Edwin Longsden Long in risqué poses - scandalous in her time! 📚Bhai Ram Singh was invited by Queen Victoria to Osbourne House in Isle of Wight to design her new tea room - the Durbar Room in 1911 after which he was made a MVO (Member of the Royal Victorian Order) 📚During WW1 The Royal Pavilion in Brighton was converted into a military hospital for Indian soldiers to accommodate the various faiths and their cultural needs. 📚The Flying Sikh book tells the story of the only Sikh airman to fly in WW1 after starting a new life studying in Oxford. A huge show of appreciation to Rav Singh who shared so much more than the handful of stories mentioned above. 📖 You can access the presentation on the Women in Rail website: https://lnkd.in/eaVtcqpM Thanks to colleagues from at least 17 organisations who joined the session and engaged. 🙏🏽 To learn more follow A Little History of the Sikhs website https://lnkd.in/eXqdwqxz and on Linkedin https://lnkd.in/eeCCj6jw #SikhandPunjabHistory #HiddenHistory #SouthAsianHeritageMonth #FreeToBeMe

Join Women in Rail Scotland for their Ascent: Empowering Women on Their Career Journey – Navigating the Rapids Event Women in Rail Scotland is delighted to invite you to attend a very special event hosted and sponsored by Edinburgh Trams. The event will include: • Welcome from Lorna Gibson, Chair, and the Women in Rail Steering Group • Panel discussion on the culture shock experienced by women in their 30s and the challenges of the balancing act between personal and professional life. • Q&A with audience and panel • Refreshments, Tour and Networking To learn more or register for the event, visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/e9B2DfkN When: 22/08/2024 Where: Edinburgh Trams, 1 Myreton Drive, Edinburgh, EH12 9GF Time: 16:00 - 19:00 #WomeninRail #Event

Women in Rail supports the #BlueHeartCampaign Together we must #EndHumanTrafficking

Congratulations to Women in Rail Trustee Shamit Weinberger Gaiger OBE, who has been appointed as the new Chair of Trustees at Campaign for Better Transport. Read more about her appointment here: https://lnkd.in/ds3FXwqj

Join Women in Rail Scotland for their From Competition to Collaboration Workshop Women in Rail Scotland, in partnership with Network Rail and Inspire, invites you to an engaging and transformative workshop titled "From Competition to Collaboration." This workshop focuses on the role of internalised misogyny in building gender equality. Participants will learn to define internalised misogyny, identify it within themselves, and challenge gender stereotypes and biases. Key learning outcomes: • Understand how to clarify the concept internalised misogyny and explain how it manifests in a male-dominated industry. • Explore the various ways individuals may internalize societal prejudices and norms, affecting their own beliefs, thoughts, and actions. • Recognise signs of internalised misogyny within themselves. • Understand common negative beliefs and self-limiting behaviours that stem from internalised misogyny, such as self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or a fear of asserting oneself • Explore the impact of gender stereotypes and unconscious biases on career progression. • Discuss common biases faced and provide strategies to challenge and overcome them This event has a limited capacity, so book early to avoid disappointment. To learn more or register for the event, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eR3ZFA_c When: 25/09/2024 Where: Network Rail offices, 151 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5NW Time: 17:15 – 19:15 #WomeninRail #Event

Join Women in Rail for their ‘Sikh & Punjab History: Stories from across the GB rail network' event. We are delighted to welcome Rav Singh, founder of ‘A Little History of the Sikhs’, a community initiative, to take us on a unique journey during the 5th anniversary of South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM). Rav Singh, with his invaluable historical insight, will talk us through stories from Sikh and Punjab history, linking it to the rail network. To learn more or join the event visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/dFJJNN2V When: 30/07/2024 Where: Online via Teams Time: 11:30 - 12:45 #WomenInRail #Event

South Asian Heritage Month is a celebration of the impact of South Asian cultures, histories, and communities on the United Kingdom. The month spans two key dates in South Asian history -18th July, when the Indian Independence Act 1947 gained royal assent from King George VI, to 17th August, when the Radcliffe Line was published in 1947, marking the borders between India, West Pakistan and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). Events for our programmes focus on celebrating diversity in all forms, through dance, spoken word, poetry, music, film and other media. We have celebrated South Asian heritage through performances by The Bollywood Co. who have regularly featured in our Women in Rail events and aim to showcase Bollywood dance and other Indian dance styles in their truest, most authentic forms. Here is a snippet from one of their performances! #SouthAsianHeritageMonth #SAHM #Dance Rajinder Pryor MBE ( ਰਜਿੰਦਰ ਪ੍ਰਾਇਰ )

SWiFT are thrilled to share Redgrave's latest article, where nine remarkable women CEOs and senior leaders discuss the evolution of diversity and leadership across critical sectors such as energy, construction, aerospace, rail, and water.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dsZwmJVK   #Leadership #Diversity #Innovation #WomenInLeadership #SWiFTWR

Women in Rail would like to extend their congratulations to Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill on his appointment as Minister of State at the Department for Transport in the new government. Lord Hendy has been a great supporter of Women in Rail and its mission to address the gender imbalance within the rail sector, helping to make our industry inclusive for all. We wish him much success in his new role.

On Samaritans Day, Women in Rail would like to raise thanks and appreciation for the Samaritans work within our industry and beyond. Please share the Samaritans contact details below so that anyone can reach out for support when need: Contact Us: https://lnkd.in/giTkzEs Find your nearest branch: https://lnkd.in/gGBX_Y5 We asked Women in Rail Trustee, Terri Cave, to represent this day and express her thoughts and thanks. #WomeninRail