Liverpool man nominated for National Rail Award for contribution to Northern’s work around equality, diversity and inclusion

Rob Bowman (35) works as a conductor for Northern in the city and is one of the train operator’s diversity champions. He has helped launch their EDI strategy and regularly represents the organisation at Pride events and, most recently, the Women In Rail Awards.

And now, he has been shortlisted in the Outstanding Personal Contribution category of the prestigious National Rail Awards – a scheme which recognises outstanding achievements across Great Britain and rewards individuals and initiatives which demonstrate innovation, measurable improvements and exceptional leadership.

Chris Jackson, regional director for Northern, said: “Rob is a real asset to Northern, making a difference to our colleagues and customers through his amazing attitude every single day. His contribution in so many ways across the business is worthy of recognition and I wish him all the best of luck for the awards night.”

Bowman will find out if he is the winner in his category at the awards ceremony in London on Thursday, 15 September.

Northern is the second largest train operator in the country, with nearly 2,000 services a day to more than 500 stations across the North of England.