An inspiring evening at the launch of the Muslim Railway Heritage exhibition & documentary by Muslims in Rail at the prestigious Houses of Parliament.
This wasn’t just about steel, tracks and trains – it was about honouring heritage, celebrating history and laying foundations for all the stations, junctions, and journeys still to come.
We were privileged to hear from inspiring voices:
* Emma Roberts (Railway 200) powerfully linked our exhibition to how generations of railway workers shaped Britain’s prosperity and social fabric.
* Sir Andrew Haines (CEO, Network Rail) reminded us that “those who spread hate and division need to see what you (MIR) do.”
* Trish Ashton (Director, Transport for London) took on the challenge of building a workforce that truly reflects the diverse customer base TfL serves.
Highlights of the evening included:
✨ Launch of the Hejaz Railway & Pioneering Muslims in Rail exhibition and film
✨ A £13,221 cheque presentation to Muslim Aid for their humanitarian work in Gaza
✨ Inspiring contributions from Baroness Manzila Uddin , Sir Andrew Haines, David Horne London North Eastern Railway Trish Ashton, Andrew Petersen, Emma Roberts, Arif Samad, Abdul Maalik Tailor, Akthar Hussain BEM , Nasir Khan MBE, Mustafa Faruqi & Dr Wajid Akther Muslim Council of Britain Muslim Aid UK Southeastern Railway
A heartfelt thank you to our passionate volunteers, researchers, media advisors and of course our Pioneers (and their families) who worked tirelessly to make this launch possible.
As we celebrate Railway 200, our mission continues: to connect communities, grow talent, and inspire the next generation.
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