SLSI introduces new leadership development programme
22 July 2019 | By Global Railway Review
The SLSI has announces the launch of a new in-person Leadership Development Programme, designed to address soft skills in railroad management.
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More must be done to promote women in rail says MP
21 June 2019 | By Global Railway Review
Chi Onwurah MP, has issued a rallying cry to the rail industry ahead of International Women in Engineering Day, stating that ‘more needs to be done to promote women in engineering and in rail more widely.’
Occupational health figures are a ‘wake-up call’ for the rail industry
17 June 2019 | By Global Railway Review
Despite the steps taken by the rail industry to take care of its workforce, more needs to be done to ensure the health of employees is a priority.
Changes to Canadian railway regulations will improve employee safety
31 May 2019 | By Global Railway Review
In a bid to improve the railway safety across Canada, the Government has released plans to improve employee safety with a proposed Locomotive Voice and Video Recorder regulation.
ARA’s CEO will step down at the end of this calendar year
30 May 2019 | By Global Railway Review
ARA Chief Executive Officer, Danny Broad, and ARA’s Chairman, Bob Herbert AM, will step down from their respected positions at the end of 2019.
GBRf celebrate launch of state-of-the-art simulators in Peterborough
24 May 2019 | By Global Railway Review
New simulators at Peterborough training facility will train new recruits to see how they respond to real-life scenarios.
New regional Managing Directors announced at Network Rail
17 May 2019 | By Global Railway Review
As part of a new 'passenger first' initiative at Network Rail, the new Managing Directors are hoped to drive the change throughout the company.
SBB’s Giruno Inter-City EMUs begin passenger service
10 May 2019 | By Eve De Clerk (Global Railway Review)
SBB's new fleet of Giruno inner-city EMUs will accommodate 405 passengers and eventually run along the Gotthard corridor, expanding to Milan in 2020.
Operail to shift focus into locomotive construction industry
2 May 2019 | By Global Railway Review
Operail approves proposal for restructuring of their Tapa depot, which will see the company direct more resources towards locomotive construction.
Next generation of UK’s engineers are targeted by HS2
9 April 2019 | By Global Railway Review
HS2’s innovative programme of workshops is aimed at encouraging the next generation to meet the UK's growing engineering skills gap.
Virtual technology could help train the future employees of Virgin Trains
2 April 2019 | By Global Railway Review
Virgin Trains has partnered with students to help develop virtual reality technology to aid training in health and safety for new recruits.
Diversity and inclusion: Sourcing new approaches to rail sector challenges
13 March 2019 | By Nicola Hindle - Amey, Tara Nolan (Global Railway Review)
With the growing recognition that companies must do more to increase diversity within their workforces, Tara Nolan, Global Railway Review’s Junior Editor, spoke to Nicola Hindle, Managing Director of Amey’s Consulting and Rail Business, to find out what inclusivity initiatives are currently in place at Amey.