Anita, aged fifty, joined TPE less than a year ago, in October 2022, having previously worked as a driver and driver manager at East Midlands Railway.

TPE describes the role of the Operations Development Manager as to “support traincrew development through competence assessments with our Drivers, Conductors and our traincrew management team” and states that it will “appeal to anyone wishing to be part of a progressive team, whilst still striving to make a personal impact to be proud of.”

TPE’s current vacancies can be viewed here.

Anita said: “It’s wonderful to see a good number of women who now work within the rail industry, especially within traditionally male dominated roles such as train drivers.

“Diversity, inclusion, and fun is part of the culture at TPE, and I truly feel like every career opportunity is open to anyone, regardless of their gender. After 14 years as a driver and driver instructor, and 10 years as a driver manager, I decided I was ready to take on a new challenge and after encouragement from my peers, perused a new role within the operations team.

“As Operations Development Manager I support the development of our drivers, conductors and traincrew management team. I’m really excited to get stuck into this new challenge.”

Kathryn O’Brien, Customer Service and Operations Director at TPE said: “Anita is great example of the hard work we’re doing at TPE to break the stereotypes of traditional roles within the rail industry.

“It’s been a pleasure to work alongside Anita and I hope she will encourage other women to follow in her footsteps.”