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NewsRIA marks first anniversary of rail training arm supporting skills and work winning
RIA Training Services celebrates its first year, delivering industry endorsed courses that support new entrants and help rail businesses strengthen skills and work winning capability.
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NewsAll aboard as inspiration train celebrates 200 years of UK rail at Crewe
Thousands visit Inspiration train at Crewe, learning about rail history, innovations, and careers across the UK.
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NewsNew rail leaders appointed as government advances plans for Great British Railways reform
The government appoints new chairs at Network Rail and DFTO, strengthening leadership as legislation progresses to integrate track and train under Great British Railways.
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NewsAlstom and Avanti West Coast create moving poppy tribute across UK rail network for Remembrance Day
Alstom, Avanti West Coast, the Royal British Legion and Poppyscotland collaborated on a travelling poppy wreath to honour veterans and raise funds for the Poppy Appeal.
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NewsDoncaster unveils The Gresley Institute to train next generation of rail industry professionals
Network Rail has reopened Doncaster’s railway training centre as The Gresley Institute, providing state-of-the-art facilities and STEM-focused learning for future rail industry professionals.
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59% of Britons would judge someone caught fare dodging negatively according to new study
New research from South Western Railway reveals 59% of Britons would judge fare dodgers, as the operator launches a campaign tackling nationwide ticket evasion.
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NewsNetwork Rail unveils new national railway clock at London Bridge station for passengers
Network Rail and Design Bridge launch the first national railway clock in over 50 years at London Bridge, improving passenger navigation and accessibility.
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NewsInspiration exhibition train begins Scottish tour to celebrate 200 years of the railway
The Inspiration exhibition train has arrived in Glasgow, launching Scotland’s leg of the Railway 200 celebrations with interactive carriages exploring history and innovation.
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NewsHS2 launch new exhibition celebrating Birmingham’s railway
Hs2 and thinktank have unveiled a new family exhibition in Birmingham, celebrating the city’s railway past and future as part of railway 200.
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HS2 launches new innovation accelerator to help get the railway back on track
HS2 is calling on tech specialists to develop innovative solutions aimed at improving value, productivity, and safety on the project.
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NewsRailpen launches #BeyondTheTracks200 campaign to celebrate 200 years of rail innovation and social progress
Railpen’s #BeyondTheTracks200 campaign highlights 200 years of railway innovation, social impact and future sustainability, showcasing pensions, welfare, opportunities and workers’ rights across the UK.
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ArticleGlobal Railway Review Autumn/ Winter Issue 2025
Welcome to 2025’s Autumn/ Winter issue of Global Railway Review! The dynamism of our sector has never been more apparent, driven by technological leaps, evolving societal demands, and an urgent global imperative for sustainable solutions.
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NewsRetired train driver to cycle 700 miles across Europe raising funds for heart charity
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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ArticleDB Cargo UK takes Pride to the next level
Doncaster Pride 2025 is just a few days away and for the very first time, Doncaster-based rail freight operator DB Cargo UK has sponsored the event. The sponsorship is part of a range of activities coordinated by the company’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Council, which was established in 2024. ...
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NewsAmtrak 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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ArticleHow a rail legend’s dedication inspired a folk song
In an industry often perceived as being driven by infrastructure and machinery, the human element remains undeniably crucial. Few exemplify this better than 85 year old Siggy Cragwell BEM, a station assistant at Elstree & Borehamwood, and Thameslink’s oldest employee.
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NewsJeremy Westlake appointed chief executive of Network Rail as Sir Andrew Haines prepares to retire
Jeremy Westlake will lead Network Rail from October, guiding its transition into Great British Railways and overseeing national rail transformation.
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ArticleGlobal Safety Evidence Centre launched to tackle rail industry safety challenges
We spoke to Nancy Hey, Director of Evidence and Insight at Lloyd’s Register Foundation, about the latest investment into safety in critical infrastructure sectors, including the rail industry, and what it could mean for the future.
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NewsPortrait 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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NewsMan 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.