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Crucial to a great performing rail organisation is the well-being of the workforce behind the service. Whether front-line staff, train drivers, track workers, engineers, technicians or top-level management, having a safe, motivated and skilled workforce is imperative for an organisation working in the rail sector.
What are the trends and challenges facing rail’s workforce and how is the industry moving forward to support and develop its employees?
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Avanti West Coast’s achievement in recycling nearly 500 tonnes of waste, LNER’s Period Positive Workplace certification for menstrual equality and Amtrak’s launch of custom emojis to celebrate its diverse train routes.
Tricia Williams, Northern's new Managing Director, and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen discussed key regional rail issues and future development plans in a recent meeting.
Neave Sproson and Thomas Moore, apprentices for National Express West Midlands, excelled at the IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge, earning top awards for their exceptional mechanical and electrical skills.
Northern's AI-operated WhatsApp service has handled 8,000 customer inquiries in its first year, saving 1,277 hours of employee time for more complex issues.
For the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Karima Hashmani, Chief Inclusion Officer at Metrolinx, provides insight into her pivotal role in fostering equity, diversity and inclusion within one of Canada's largest transit agencies, shaping a more inclusive future for both employees and passengers…
For July's episode of The Right Track, editor Elizabeth Jordan spoke to Martin Mason, Senior Programme Manager at Network Rail, Route Services Intelligent Infrastructure and Kelley Quirk, Programme Manager, Intelligent Infrastructure at Network Rail about the latest asset management and maintenance software they have created: insight.
For Global Railway Review's latest Track Insight: Talent, the Global Centre of Rail Excellence outlines its plans to become a leading hub for rail innovation and skills development, revitalising local communities and establishing the UK's first net zero railway.
For Global Railway Review’s latest Track Insight: Talent, Nina Lockwood, CEO of Intuitive Talent Solutions, provides insight into the evolving challenges and strategies in talent acquisition within the rail industry.
For Global Railway Review's latest Track Insight: Talent, Mark Robinson, Director at Chrome Angel Solutions, discusses how VR simulations are revolutionising accessibility and confidence in rail travel for individuals with disabilities, while also training the workforce to better understand and support diverse passenger needs.
For Global Railway Review's latest Track Insight: Talent, Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain, Innovation Manager at the East West Railway Company, discusses the essential role of training and diversity initiatives in fostering a skilled, inclusive and forward-thinking rail workforce to meet industry challenges.
12 July 2024 | By
Rail is a complex industry that plays a critical role in modern transportation systems and infrastructure, responsible for moving goods and people across vast distances safely and efficiently. However, the industry faces a significant challenge in developing and maintaining a skilled workforce that can keep pace with new projects, technological…
ScotRail has introduced a temporary timetable to improve service reliability amid reduced driver availability and ongoing pay disputes with trade unions.
KiwiRail Board Chair David McLean announces his retirement effective July 2024, citing organisational transition and pride in KiwiRail's role in New Zealand's transport and environmental sectors.
The Railway Industry Association welcomes the appointment of Lord Peter Hendy as Transport Minister, praising his extensive experience and expertise in the transport sector.
Network Rail Consulting has appointed Rachel Maguire as its new Finance Director, effective as of 1 July 2024, succeeding Andrew Noble, who is retiring at the end of the month.
