The digital way in rail freight operations
Discover how integrated planning helps you optimise daily rail freight operations, across all planning areas and time horizons for greater efficiency.
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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?
Discover how integrated planning helps you optimise daily rail freight operations, across all planning areas and time horizons for greater efficiency.
Responding to reports that the second phase of the HS2 scheme between Birmingham and Manchester may be abandoned, reviews by the Railway Industry Association (RIA) on the Department for Transport (DfT) data demonstrates that passenger numbers today are higher than in 2012, when HS2 was first approved. Numbers are returning…
With train manufacturing jobs threatened and factories at risk of closure, RIA has called for the Government to make immediate decisions on the building of rolling stock.
Deutsche Bahn have announced that approximately 5,500 young talent are set to start their professional lives at DB with official apprenticeships on 1 September.
This issue explores some of the bigger next-steps for the industry, including Digital Automatic Coupling; the importance of broadening career horizons for women and the younger generation within the industry and the significance of fleet upgrades.
ARA are trying to boost its workforce by urging school leavers to consider an apprenticeship in the rail industry.
The Office of Rail and Road have announced that Declan Collier is to be reappointed as ORR Chair for a further five-year term.
Interlocking innovators, STI and Castell, are joining forces with fellow UK rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, to deliver integrated solutions to the risks associated with maintenance depots.
A new purpose-built rail safety centre in the North of England as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade.
Network Rail have announced the appointment of Jake Kelly as the new Managing Director of its Eastern region.
HS2 and BBV are using work trials to help people who have been out of work to start a career in the transport infrastructure sector.
Northern’s new multi-million-pound train simulators will provide driver, conductor and other rail apprentices with a full working cab environment.
The Australasian Railway Association has released its three-year Women in Rail strategy aimed at increasing women in rail.
Korea Railroad Corporation have announced the appointment of Han Moon Hee as the new President and Chief Executive Officer.
HS2’s investment in upskilling and employment is delivering a boost to regional economies, with new figures showing hundreds of people securing full-time jobs in construction over the past three months.