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South Western Railway expands body-worn cameras as staff assaults rise
South Western Railway expands body-worn cameras for frontline staff as violent incidents double, launching a bold campaign to deter abuse.
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Canada fast-tracks Alto high-speed rail after transformative project recognition
Government recognition of Alto as a transformative project could accelerate Canada’s first high-speed rail construction by several years.
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Government report unveils new effective railway suicide prevention measures
The new study study highlights effective railway suicide prevention methods, including staff support, safety improvements and initiatives to protect passengers nationwide.
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Southeastern partners with Sonder to boost staff wellbeing and minimise disruption
Southeastern has partnered with employee care platform Sonder to strengthen workforce resilience, reduce absenteeism and minimise rail disruption for passengers across London, Kent and East Sussex.
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From training to employment more West Midlanders secure jobs on HS2 railway project
Over 12,500 people in the West Midlands are now employed on HS2, with apprenticeships and training programmes helping local residents launch new careers.
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London Underground to be disrupted by strikes, as Coldplay forced to reschedule shows
London Underground to be disrupted by RMT strikes from 7 - 11 September, with Coldplay having to reschedule Wembley shows.
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HS2 creates hundreds of new jobs and apprenticeships as unemployed people gain careers
HS2 continues to upskill and employ jobseekers through training programmes, apprenticeships and work placements, supporting thousands across London, the West Midlands and the Chilterns.
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Retired train driver to cycle 700 miles across Europe raising funds for heart charity
21 August 2025 | By
Phil Read will cycle from Switzerland to Tamworth in memory of late colleagues, raising money for the British Heart Foundation over seven challenging days.
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Rail operators encourage young people to explore apprenticeships as minimum train driver age is lowered
Apprenticeships offer school leavers opportunities in driving, engineering and support roles while earning, gaining skills and building careers in a growing, diverse rail industry.
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Jeremy Westlake to outline vision for network rail at RIA annual conference in London
Jeremy Westlake, incoming Network Rail CEO, will share his insights on rail reform and growth at the Railway Industry Association’s annual conference this November.
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Amtrak appoints Costin Corneanu as Chief Financial Officer to drive strategic financial leadership
Costin Corneanu becomes Amtrak’s new CFO, bringing extensive airline finance expertise to strengthen strategic planning, financial oversight, and support modern rail travel growth.
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Portrait unveiled at Euston station honours Network Rail safety hero Manny Kang’s community work
Network Rail celebrates Manny Kang’s dedication with a portrait unveiled at London Euston, inspiring future railway careers through the Railway 200 exhibition.
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Man with extraordinary memory retires after 44 years keeping Northern trains running smoothly
Darren Milligan, famed for memorising thousands of train parts, retires after four decades at Heaton TrainCare Centre.
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Train operators commit to ending violence against women and girls
TransPennine Express have become the latest publicly owned train operator to achieve White Ribbon accreditation by developing a three-year action plan to tackle abuse, harassment and VAWG.
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Logistics Awards 2025 entry deadline has been extended
Have you completed a project in the last 12 months that stands out from the crowd? Landed a contract that has changed your business for the better? Or have colleagues achieved something truly remarkable that should be celebrated?
