Date/Time
Date(s) - June 25 2025
All Day
Location
Newark Showground
9 YEARS. 8 LIVE EVENTS. 1 VIRTUAL EVENT. OVER 4500 PARTICIPANTS. 221 CHALLENGES.
The Big Rail Diversity Challenge was created to highlight the benefits of gender-balance and diversity in the UK rail industry.
Launched in 2016 by Women in Rail in collaboration with multi-media marketing specialists Nimble Media Ltd, this flagship event helps break down barriers, change the image of rail and ultimately bridges the skills gap in the sector.
A cross between “It’s a Knockout” and “The Krypton Factor”, The Big Rail Diversity Challenge is an all-inclusive event and provides a platform for everyone to team build and network while taking part in a mixture of fun challenges consisting of mental-, physical- and skill-based activities within gender balanced-teams.
The event showcases that gender-diverse teams work better together and raises awareness of the business benefits attained when companies improve equality, diversity, and inclusion within their workforce.
THE BIG RAIL DIVERSITY CHALLENGE:
Showcases and emphasises the positive difference diversity brings to the industry
Brings together a cross-section of industry workforce, from undergraduates to CEOs
Promotes organisations’ messages supporting a more diverse and inclusive workforce
Opens doors for those looking to embark on a career in the rail industry
WHY IS EDI IMPORTANT?
A diverse and inclusive working environment, where team members’ unique needs, perspectives and potential are respected and encouraged, creates a sense of belonging. When employees feel more connected at work, they tend to work harder and smarter, producing higher quality work. As a result, organisations see huge gains in business results, innovation and decision-making.