collaboration.
We’ re also thrilled to share that CIRO was shortlisted for a Women in Rail Award this year, in recognition of our CIRO Connect programme— a platform that fosters community, mentoring, and career development for professionals at all levels.
Supporting the Rail Community: Our Charity Partnerships
Beyond professional development, CIRO is committed to supporting the people behind the railway. That’ s why we’ re working closely with key sector charities that provide vital services to rail workers and their families:
• Railway Children – protecting vulnerable children on transport systems and the streets
• Railway Benefit Fund – offering financial and practical support to current and former rail staff
• Transport Benevolent Fund – providing health and welfare services to public transport workers
• Railway Mission – delivering emotional and
spiritual care through chaplaincy
In 2025, we’ re helping raise the visibility of these organisations by featuring them at CIRO events throughout the year, and we’ ll also be actively supporting their fundraising activities. As an example, in 2024, members of the CIRO team took part in the Rail Trail Walk to support Railway Children— and we’ re gearing up to do it again this year, stepping up to raise awareness and funds for children at risk on transport networks.
Growing Impact Through Partnership
At CIRO, we are always looking for opportunities to collaborate with like-minded organisations that share our passion for professional excellence, inclusivity, and the wellbeing of the rail community. We believe that meaningful, valuesled partnerships are key to driving positive, lasting change across the industry.
If you believe your organisation could work in synergy with CIRO to create impactful initiatives that benefit rail, we’ d love to hear from you. Please get in touch at hello @ railwayoperators. co. uk to explore how we can work together. www. ciro. org
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