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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?
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.
The 'Be Kind' campaign, initiated by LNER and joined by numerous UK train operators, highlights the harmful impact of abusive messages on rail staff and calls for respect and kindness towards those who assist passengers.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Aurizon's Community Giving Fund empowering Australian charities, Caledonian Sleeper partnering with City Harvest to fight hunger and food waste and Southern Railway's collaboration with the Aldingbourne Trust to beautify West Sussex stations.
Rail Europe has named Robert From as its Chief Growth Officer, entrusting him with overseeing the enhancement of its business-to-consumer strategies amid plans for a new booking experience launch in 2025.
Carl Martin, Accessibility Lead at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), spoke to Global Railway Review's Halimah Haque about how far accessibility in rail has come, detailing how listening to customer feedback and the support of the Access Advisory Panel are advancing initiatives that make a true difference.
The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors and the Association for Project Management have signed an MoU to foster collaboration and mutual benefits in professional development.
High-speed 4G and 5G mobile coverage has been introduced on the Elizabeth line, enabling continuous connectivity for passengers across central London.
For the first instalment of Global Railway Review’s exclusive 'The people behind the wheel' series, Kaido Zimmermann, Chairman of the Management Board at Estonian Railways, provides insight into his leadership role, the challenges of modernising the railway sector and his vision for a sustainable and innovative future.
Mott MacDonald has reappointed Professor Glenn Lyons as Chair of Future Mobility, extending his tenure through 2027 and supporting his presidency of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation for 2024/25.
Govia Thameslink Railway has renewed its partnership with CMAC Group for another year, with an option for three more, to ensure punctual crew arrivals and support customers during disruptions.
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Watch this virtual panel session to hear from the rail industry’s leading experts in training, new talent and education as they discuss the challenges facing the industry and the opportunities these provide.
Northern Rail celebrates Armed Forces Day by spotlighting veterans who have found a second career in the railway industry, sharing their experiences of transitioning to roles that echo the camaraderie and discipline of their service days.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Northern's rail safety event for schoolchildren, a 240-mile charity cycle by railway veterans and Gargrave Primary students building a ‘bug hotel’ for local biodiversity.
HS1 Ltd's Mattias Bjornfors joins the High Speed Rail Group board, bringing nearly 20 years of infrastructure and regulatory expertise to support the development of high-speed rail in the UK.
Porterbrook has appointed Ben Woods as Engineering Business Development Director, bringing extensive experience to the role starting in July 2024.
