Since their inception, the railways in Great Britain haven't just been a faster way for people to get from A to B, they've also been a vehicle for social mobility. Today, the rail industry continues this legacy through organisations like Beyond Barriers.
Find out moreRail 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.
Find out moreThe 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.
Find out moreLeading the way on issues from safer working conditions and fair pay, to increasing access to training and education, rail’s trade unions have played a crucial role in securing more rights and opportunities for workers across the UK.
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