Carter Goodby from LNER awarded BEM for rail inclusion work

Carter Goodby has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to championing diversity and inclusion in the rail industry.

Carter, from York, joined LNER six years ago and has progressed to a business partner in the company’s People team.

He chairs LNER’s LGBT+ network, TOGETHER, and leads initiatives, including planning York Pride where he unites LGBT+ networks from across the railway.

Carter said the BEM was a “huge surprise” but a “huge honour”.

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“I am incredibly passionate about equity and inclusivity in the rail industry and want to make the railway a place where everyone can feel welcomed, valued, and included,” he said.

“My work is not for recognition, but it is always lovely to be appreciated by colleagues in the industry.”

LNER’s people director, Paul Bullock, said the company is “hugely proud of Carter” and “thrilled that his passion and dedication have been honoured in such a special way”.

“He has an unwavering commitment to making the rail industry an inclusive environment for everyone who is part of it and his work has already seen positive change,” Paul said.