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GB Railfreight unveils plans for new operational and training facility
GBRf's new £3 million operational and training facility will house state-of-the-art simulators and a control tower, bringing together a variety of teams under one roof.
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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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TfW offers employment opportunities to staff affected by Flybe collapse
Following the collapse of UK-based airline Flybe, TfW is encouraging staff affected to apply for jobs available across Wales' rail network.
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Ukrainian Railways announces open selection of candidates for CEO
JSC 'Ukrainian Railways' has opened the selection process for candidates for the position of CEO.
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TSSA calls for urgent transport sector summit to address coronavirus
The Secretary General of the TSSA trade union has called for the UK government to hold a transport sector summit in order to develop measures for public transport staff and passengers in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.
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First UK all female service launched by Network Rail and Southeastern
Network Rail and Southeastern Railway have collaborated to launch the UK’s first passenger train service operated entirely by women.
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HS2 Birmingham Interchange station ready to begin construction
The new HS2 station will improve access to the Midlands, including Birmingham International Station, the NEC and Birmingham Airport (BHX).
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Network Rail set to become Real Living Wage accredited
By becoming an accredited Real Living Wage employer, Network Rail guarantees that all hired contractors also pay the living wage to employees.
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Northern appoints new Managing Director under public ownership
Following the UK government taking over operation of the Northern franchise, a new Managing Director, Nick Donovan, has been appointed.
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DfT publishes coronavirus guidance for UK transport sector staff
Following the recent outbreak of coronavirus now affecting the UK, the Department for Transport has published new guidance for staff in the transport sector in partnership with Public Health England.
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GB Railfreight announces new Commercial Director
Currently Head of Contracts, Liam Day will begin in his new role as Commercial Director of GB Railfreight from the beginning of March 2020.
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Amtrak appoints William J. Flynn as new CEO and President
William will begin in the role from 15 April 2020, with Amtrak's current CEO, Richard Anderson, staying with the company as senior adviser to the new CEO.
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OneRail Coalition announces appointment of first board of directors
The announcement featured the names of OneRail Coalition's first board of directors, as well as the completion of its restructure.
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Vesconite Rail adds three new members of staff
Vesconite Rail, a polymer bearing and wear material distributor, has added three new members of staff in line with its intention of growing its share of niche polymer products supplied to the global rail industry.
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DB Regio adopts integrated planning and dispatch system across several networks
IVU and DB Regio have successfully introduced digital planning and dispatch in several regions, Regio networks and commuter railway services.
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CAF’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility officially opened by Prince of Wales
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has officially opened CAF's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Celtic Business Park in Newport, South Wales.
