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Case Study: Executive search for a CFO in rail
In this case study, Robert Anderson, EVP of HR, Safety & Organisation at Keolis North America, describes the search for a CFO for Keolis Commuter Services.
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First freight train departs HS2’s Willesden Logistics hub
HS2's Logistics hub in Willesden will enable the removal of one million lorries from the roads in the London area alone, significantly reducing the project’s environmental impact.
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HS2 launches second tunnel boring machine at Chiltern site
HS2's second tunnel boring machine, 'Cecilia', will operate alongside an identical machine, named ‘Florence’, to excavate separate northbound and southbound tunnels.
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CER and ETF reach provisional agreement for promotion of women in rail
Following seven rounds of negotiations, CER and ETF have reached a provisional agreement for the promotion of the employment of women in the European rail sector.
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Britain’s railways still safer and greener than road transport
RSSB's latest Annual Health and Safety Report highlights Britain’s railways remain the safest and greenest forms of land transport, but there is no room for complacency.
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South Western Railway launches trial of body worn cameras for guards
The trial hopes to prove the benefits of body worn cameras in reducing anti-social behaviour on South Western Railway’s trains and at its stations.
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RIA calls for UK government to support the delivery of hydrogen train fleets
By committing to delivering hydrogen train fleet orders, the UK government can support the ‘build back better’ agenda, as well as skilled jobs, investment and growth.
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New global rail excellence centre in Wales to drive accelerated innovation
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence will be built in Onllwyn, Wales, and will act as a driver for accelerated innovation in the rail industry.
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Porterbrook adds Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre to its portfolio
Porterbrook intends to invest in and upgrade the on-site facilities of the innovation centre for the benefit of customers, suppliers and the local community.
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HS2 begins permanent works on Old Oak Common station
At the peak of construction, permanent works on HS2's Old Oak Common station will support over 2,300 jobs and 250 apprenticeships.
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Podcast: Episode 5 – Steve White
In Episode 5 of Global Railway Review’s podcast, Steve White, Chief Operating Officer at Govia Thameslink Railway, speaks to our Junior Editor, Leah Hockley, about the UK's train stations and how they are developing to become safer, more sustainable and more inviting for passengers.
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Revised rules will improve the safety of Canada’s railways
For Global Railway Review, the Director of Operations Management in Rail Safety at Transport Canada, Stephanie Lines, details the latest revised safety measures demanded in the ‘Rules Respecting Key Trains and Key Routes’ that are due to come into force in summer 2021 to further heighten the safety of rail…
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How Cobalt Search helped Keolis find a CFO and a VP of Operations
Aline Frantzen, CEO, US Bus Operations at Keolis describes the successful searches for a CFO and a VP Operations to her team in North America.
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Mexico’s Tren Maya inter-city railway project to be supplied by Alstom-Bombardier consortium
A consortium led by Alstom-Bombardier will supply Mexico's Tren Maya with 42 X’trapolis trains in three configurations and the full signalling system.
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TfN calls for a strengthened role in overseeing the North of England’s railways
Following the publication of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail, Transport for the North has called for the UK government to ensure that local and regional leaders are at the core of the reform of the UK's railways.