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RIA opens new office in Leeds
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has announced the opening of a new office in Leeds alongside its existing premises in both Westminster and Rayleigh.
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The Workforce
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?
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Matīss Paegle joins RB Rail AS board to boost Rail Baltica’s financial and strategic direction
RB Rail AS appoints Matīss Paegle to its Supervisory Board, strengthening Rail Baltica’s financial strategy and sustainability goals.
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Unite members at ScotRail back two-year deal with pay rise and improved family benefits
Over 300 Unite members at ScotRail have backed a two-year pay deal including wage increases and better maternity, paternity, and apprentice pay.
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Women in Rail launches strategic business plan 2025-2027 to drive gender equity in UK rail
Women in Rail’s new plan outlines key actions to attract, engage, support, and promote women in the UK rail industry.
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Blu Wireless appoints Ady Moores as CFO to drive global scale-up and commercial growth
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Ady Moores joins Blu Wireless as CFO, bringing strong scale-up expertise to support its global commercial expansion and innovation strategy.
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A retrospective perspective: Has the European railway community learned from over a quarter of a century of ETRMS development?
How often is it possible to hear people wistfully remembering the old ways, the so-called ‘glory days’ and lamenting that ‘it was all so much better when…’? This is usually as a result of having engaged in a widely enjoyed pastime of looking back over the shoulder and gazing longingly…
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DFTO celebrates multiple nominations at Women in Rail Awards for championing diversity and inclusion
DFTO train operators and staff earn top award nominations for their contributions to gender equality and industry inclusion.
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TransPennine Express opens new staff gym and wellbeing hub at Newcastle’s Gunner House depot
TPE unveils upgraded Newcastle depot with new gym, kitchen, and break room to support staff wellbeing and mental health.
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Bogdan Godziejewski elected 101st president of IRSE, focusing on digital transformation and future leadership
Bogdan Godziejewski has been appointed president of IRSE, aiming to drive digital transformation and support the career development of future railway signalling leaders.
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TransPennine Express boss appointed patron of transport welfare charity
TransPennine Express’s managing director, Chris Jackson, has been appointed a patron of a charity which provides vital support to those working in the public transport industry.
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“The beatings will continue until morale improves”
It’s hard not to have a sense of groundhog day in rail currently. It feels that we’ve, over the course of the last decade at least, repeatedly been led back to the promise of a great change / rebrand / innovative approach that will transform the way we deliver railways…
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Pandrol’s Upcoming Events
At Pandrol, your track challenges are their priority. You can speak to one of their rail experts at the various global exhibitions and conferences they attend, as well as at their latest webinar!
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Alstom celebrates Harry Bateman and Barry Calder’s wins at the Young Rail Professionals Awards 2025
Harry Bateman and Barry Calder from Alstom received top honours at the YRP Awards 2025, recognising their contributions to diversity, innovation, and leadership in rail.
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The Rail Academy acquires majority stake in Rail Recruiter to address UK rail workforce gap
The Rail Academy has acquired 80% of Rail Recruiter to offer a comprehensive solution for recruitment and training, addressing the UK rail industry's impending skills gap.
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Network Rail Chief Executive steps down after 7 years
Sir Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, has advised the Board that he has decided to retire from the company in October 2025.
