We are pleased to announce that CIRO Connect, CIRO’s award-winning learning programme, has been shortlisted for an award at the Women in Rail Awards 2025.
This recognition underscores the programme’s growing reputation as a cornerstone for professional development in the rail operations sector.
CIRO Connect has now been shortlisted at the Spotlight Rail Awards (which it won), Rail Business Awards and now the Women in Rail Awards, showcasing its status as a transformative initiative in rail industry training and development.
The Women in Rail Awards aim to showcase and reward individuals and companies (large and small) who have made a significant contribution to improving gender balance, equality, diversity and inclusion within the UK railway industry.
The event is attended by a cross-section of the UK rail sector, including key stakeholders and decision-makers, infrastructure providers, operators, manufacturers, rolling stock companies, technical consultancy companies and suppliers, to name only a few.
Women in Rail received over 380 submissions from and in respect of a wide range of individuals, teams and companies in the railway sector.
This year’s event will take place on Thursday 15 May 2025.
CIRO Connect is a short course designed for those working in support functions within rail, and for individuals looking to expand their whole system industry knowledge.
It comprises of 12 interactive teaching days, each focussed on a section of the Professional Operators Development (POD) Framework. Each session is delivered by an industry expert.
The full shortlist can be viewed here.
To discuss how CIRO Connect can be integrated into your organisation’s learning strategy, contact our team at learning@railwayoperators.co.uk, or visit here for more information.
