Most Inspirational Women in Rail

The top 20 Most Inspirational Women in Rail have been announced by Women in Rail.

More than 200 nominations were made, and judging was based on the number of nominations, a nominee’s impact on colleagues and customers, and impact on the future of the rail industry. The top 20 are: ■ Alero Abbey, Area Manager Green Park (London Underground). ■ Amelia Woodley, Thameslink Environmental Manager (Network Rail). ■ Charley Whitelock, Community Relations Apprentice (Costain-ATC Joint Venture Project). ■ Claire Douglas, Driver (Direct Rail Services). ■ Clare Waller, Head of Timetable Development (Arriva). ■ Debbie Bewley, Sustainability and Assurance Manager (Carillion Rail). ■ Dyan Crowther, Chief Operating Officer (Govia Thameslink Railway). ■ Helen Kellaway, Lead Systems Engineer (Siemens). ■ Hollie Woodard, Project Manager (VolkerRail). ■ Jane Simpson, Chief Engineer (Network Rail). ■ Lucy Gardner, Senior Engineer (Arup). ■ Maggie Simpson, Executive Director (Rail Freight Group). ■ Margaret Kay, Managing Director (Stagecoach Supertram). ■ Mary Roberts, Managing Director (Cat 1 Training). ■ Nita Rabadia, Head of Specification and Assurance (HS2 Ltd). ■ Sally Clarke, Upgrades Delivery Manager (Crossrail & 3rd Party for Transport for London). ■ Sara Clark, Commercial Guard (South West Trains). ■ Susan Cooklin, Route Services Director (Network Rail). ■ Suzanne Patterson, West Anglia HR Business Partner (London Overground Rail Operations Ltd). ■ Wendy Spinks, Commercial Director (HS1 Ltd).

“The UK railway industry employs many amazing women who need to be recognised for their outstanding contribution to our sector and the impact they have on our day-to-day lives,” said founder of Women in Rail Adeline Ginn.