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Man 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.
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Train operators commit to ending violence against women and girls
TransPennine Express have become the latest publicly owned train operator to achieve White Ribbon accreditation by developing a three-year action plan to tackle abuse, harassment and VAWG.
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Never Mind the Gap: opportunities for women after career breaks
TransPennine Express (TPE) and Network Rail have spent two weeks showing a group of women who have had a career break how working in rail could be a good fit for them.
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Pete Waterman’s Making Tracks heading for The Greatest Gathering
Alstom is partnering with Key Model World to deliver the Model Railway Village, as part of The Greatest Gathering railway extravaganza taking place in Derby next month.
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TPE invests over £530k in new Glasgow depot
TransPennine Express (TPE) has opened the doors to its brand-new Glasgow depot at Caledonian Chambers, following an investment of more than £530,000.
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New rail training programme launched to support former Tata steelworkers into skilled employment
A new scheme will retrain 72 former Tata steelworkers for careers in the rail industry near Onllwyn.
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Publicly owned train operators coordinate maintenance plans to improve efficiency and reduce depot congestion
Northern, LNER and TransPennine Express collaborate at Heaton depot to maximise capacity and streamline maintenance across shared facilities.
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RSSB launches free e-learning course to promote consistent safe decision-making in the rail industry
The new course helps rail leaders make sound safety decisions by providing practical guidance and promoting a consistent approach across the industry.
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Rail industry celebrates diversity and teamwork at 2025 Big Rail Diversity Challenge in Newark
Teams from across the UK rail sector united for a day of inclusive challenges, awards, and charitable fundraising.
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Industry leaders back UK infrastructure strategy but call for long-term delivery and joined-up planning
The government’s new infrastructure plan receives industry praise, but experts urge coordination, continuity, and clear delivery to realise its potential.
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South Eastern Railway formed as track and train unite under single leadership to improve services
Southeastern and Network Rail merge under one team to boost performance, passenger experience and value for money in the South East.
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Land Sheriffs boost UK rail safety with new trespass and welfare patrol deployment initiative
Land Sheriffs launch targeted trespass and welfare patrols across key UK stations to reduce disruption and improve passenger safety.
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Alstom receives Made in Mexico label for advancing sustainable rail and boosting local industry
Alstom earns Made in Mexico status, highlighting its rail innovation, export strength, and commitment to sustainability and national development.
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Yellow rail relocates to iconic derby site in major boost for UK rail sector
Yellow Rail’s move to Derby’s historic Litchurch Lane Works will expand operations, create new jobs, and strengthen Britain’s rail manufacturing legacy.
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Gibson’s Engineering wins TfL contract, reviving Glasgow’s historic St Rollox depot and creating jobs
A major contract with TfL will see Gibson’s Engineering overhaul wagons and create 40 skilled jobs in Springburn.
