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#BeyondTheTracks200 celebrates this important milestone by shining a light on the many ways that rail workers and employers have come together as a community to support each other over the last 2 centuries.

It also looks at how people across the railways are working to deliver a sustainable, inclusive future for everyone, by:

Securing financial futures: rail employers were among the first to introduce workplace pensions, pioneering what is now an important pillar of social infrastructure for working people across all UK industries. Today, these pensions are invested across the UK, growing the economy, improving communities and delivering long-term value for members.

Investing in workers’ homes, health and wellbeing: the railway has a long history of working to support rail workers through hard times, providing respite, social housing and care. Today, these important programmes are delivered by dedicated societies, sports clubs, charities and volunteers from across the rail community, providing a lifeline for people across the UK.

Unlocking opportunities for everyone: the railways have made it easier for people of all walks of life to connect with places and ideas by making travel more affordable and accessible.

Today, rail leaders remain committed to building a more sustainable future, investing in skills, education and employment across the country.

Advocating for workers’ rights: leading the way on issues like safer working conditions and fair pay, rail’s trade unions continue to play a crucial role in securing more rights and opportunities for all UK workers.

We’ve teamed up with social innovators across the rail industry for #BeyondTheTracks200, including:

• Railway Benefit Fund
• Railway Children
• Railway Housing Association
• Railway Mission

Find out more by visiting beyondthetracks200.co.uk.

If you or your organisation is part of the railway’s story of social innovation, we want to hear from you! You can share your stories about life in rail on social media using the hashtag #beyondthetracks200