Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitments

• To develop and implement a plan to attract, recruit and retain a diverse workforce and foster a culture of inclusion
• To increase the diversity of employees reaching management roles by investing in programmes to support the development of underrepresented groups
• To provide employment opportunities for people from disadvantaged or underprivileged backgrounds to promote social mobility and economic development, while increasing workforce diversity.

Here at TransPennine Express our aim is to continue to build an inclusive culture and our values are central to this, especially being ‘Supportive of each other’. Working together we can build a better future for our colleagues and customers. Our colleagues are from all walks of life with varied personal experiences and career journeys into rail including:

• Young people starting out. 
• People choosing second careers with valuable, transferrable experiences. 
• Long-serving colleagues who are eager to share their knowledge with the next generation.

We want the best people for our roles. We are proud of our region and committed to connecting and reflecting the diverse communities that we serve across the North of England and Scotland. As an inclusive employer we value individuals’ contributions, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion, or belief. No two days are ever the same.It’s an exciting time to join TransPennine Express. Our head office is based in Central Manchester so whether you want to work at the heart of a big city or a station in the countryside, we’ve a diverse range of careers in lots of different locations across the North of England and Scotland. Teamwork is key to making sure the railway runs smoothly. We also do a great job of looking after our people.