Keeping it in the railway family: Meet the Mum and daughters marking Mother’s Day at TPE
TransPennine Express (TPE) is celebrating a family trio of colleagues this Mother’s Day, as a mum and her two daughters share their pride in building careers on the railway together.
Sarah Beauvoisin, a conductor based in Newcastle, works alongside her daughters Frances Beauvoisin, a conductor based in York, and Lauren East, a driver based in York.
Lauren was the first to join TPE six years ago, starting as a dispatcher before progressing to become a trainee driver. She now works as a fully-fledged, qualified driver.
Lauren said: “I love being out and about and not stuck behind a desk. The scenery is amazing and sometimes you’ll even spot wildlife on the routes. It’s such a unique job.”
Inspired by Lauren’s experience, Sarah decided to change careers and applied for a conductor role in Newcastle. She was named Conductor of the Year at TPE’s internal awards last year.
Sarah said: “I always thought the railway was a male-dominated industry, but when Lauren joined and loved it, I realised there were real opportunities.
“It makes me incredibly proud that all three of us now work on the railway. We can share stories from our day and understand each other experiences.”
Frances later followed in their footsteps after hearing how much they enjoyed working for TPE, joining as a conductor in July 2025.
Frances said: “Every day is different. I love meeting lots of people and travelling to different places.
“It’s also lovely hearing colleagues say nice things about my mum and sister - it makes me really proud.”
The family’s railway connection runs deep, as Lauren and Frances’ father has been a driver on the Tyne and Wear Metro for 20 years, whilst their grandfather was also a train driver.
Nicola Buckley, People Director at TPE said: “Sarah, Frances and Lauren’s story is a great example of how rewarding a career on the railway can be.
“Over the past year, the number of women working at TPE has increased by more than 11 per cent, with women now making up 25 per cent of our workforce.
“We’re proud to see women thriving across the business and we hope their story encourages others to consider a career in rail.”