All in this together: the unionisation of rail
In response to the harsh realities of life on the railways in the 19th and early 20th centuries, workers came together to form unions, to protect and advance their rights and interests on issues like pay, working conditions and job security.
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Mick Cash: Rail and me
Over the last 200 years, it’s the hundreds of thousands of ordinary people who have built, maintained and operated the railway. With them came a social infrastructure which manifested itself in many ways, including pensions, protection funds and savings accounts.
Former RMT Union leader and Railways Pension Trustee Director Mick Cash reflects back on how the social infrastructure pioneered by the rail industry has supported him throughout his nearly 50-year career.
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Securing financial futures
Rail employers were among the first to adopt workplace pensions, pioneering what is now an important pillar of social infrastructure for working people across all UK industries. Today, these pensions are invested across the UK, growing the economy and improving communities.
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Investing in workers' homes, health and wellbeing
The railway has a long history of working to protect rail workers through social housing programmes, medical and occupational health services, social and sporting activities and more.
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Unlocking opportunities for everyone
The rail industry has made it easier for people of all walks of life to connect with places and ideas by making travel more affordable and accessible. Today, rail leaders remain committed to building a more sustainable future with low emissions and mass transport.
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