All Workforce strategy & skills articles – Page 17
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NewsGTR opens applications for 2025 engineering apprenticeship intake
GTR is seeking applicants for its 2025 engineering apprenticeship programme, offering hands-on training, a UK-recognised qualification and career progression opportunities in rail engineering.
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ArticleForging the Future of Mobility: The Role of Edge AI Computer in Intelligent Transportation
How to digitise railway operations today with rugged edge AI computers.
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NewsGTR raises over £15,000 for mental health charity Mind in inaugural fundraising week
Govia Thameslink Railway employees raised over £15,000 for mental health charity Mind during their first-ever company-wide fundraising week to support mental health awareness and care.
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NewsNorfolk Southern boosts hurricane relief efforts with additional $400,000 donation
Norfolk Southern Corporation has donated an additional $400,000 to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief, while offering grants to employees affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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NewsQTS tackles mental health challenges in the rail industry
QTS is leading efforts in the rail industry to prioritise mental health by providing training, peer support and accessible resources to foster a more open and supportive work environment.
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ArticleExpert View: The new age of Artificial Intelligence
Dr Joe Preece is a Research Fellow at the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE) – Europe's largest rail research centre.
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ArticlePreparing your railway workforce for technological advances
Indiana Lee, Business Journalist, discusses the challenges and strategies for integrating advanced technologies into the rail industry while addressing workforce resistance and the need for ongoing education and cultural shifts.
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NewsRSSB research supports lowering minimum age for train drivers to 18
The RSSB's research supports lowering the minimum age for train drivers to 18, finding that existing training and safety systems are sufficient for younger candidates without incurring additional costs.
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ArticleThe people behind the wheel: Jorge Maroto’s story, Metro de Sevilla
In the latest instalment of Global Railway Review's 'The people behind the wheel' series, Jorge Maroto, Managing Director of Metro de Sevilla, discusses his leadership role, the challenges of modernising urban transport, and his commitment to sustainability and innovation in shaping the future of rail.
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PodcastThe Right Track Podcast Series, Episode 9 - AI-Driven ETCS Solutions
In September's episode of The Right Track, Global Railway Review's Halimah Haque spoke to Emmanuel Marquis, Executive Vice President of Aerospace, Defence and Rail at TRIGO Group, about the company's role in supporting rail operators with ETCS implementation, AI-driven maintenance strategies and sustainable innovations in the rail sector.
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NewsSouth Western Railway launches campaign to boost female train drivers
South Western Railway is aiming to increase the number of women train drivers with a new recruitment campaign, offering training and flexible career opportunities.
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Union Pacific's community grants supporting local initiatives, Great Northern's biodiversity efforts and GTR's award-winning solar energy project.
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ArticleThe people behind the wheel: Peter Regan’s story, Sydney Metro
In the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Peter Regan, Chief Executive at Sydney Metro, reflects on his career in the rail industry, sharing his experiences leading the Sydney Metro project and his vision for the future of rail transportation.
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover a Freightliner locomotive named in honour of railway advocate Pete Waterman, railway safety training initiatives in Portsmouth schools and Amtrak's new art installation at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station.
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NewsArriva unveils state-of-the-art driver learning hub at Willesden Junction depot
Arriva Rail London has transformed its Willesden Junction depot with a cutting-edge driver learning hub, featuring advanced simulators and upgraded facilities to enhance training.
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ArticleSaving lives: Samaritans and Network Rail's Suicide Prevention Partnership
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2024, Olivia Cayley, Head of Rail Programme at Samaritans, and Louise McNally, Suicide Prevention Lead at Network Rail, spoke to Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque about their joint efforts in suicide prevention across the rail network and the impact of their 15-year partnership.
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NewsSYSTRA appoints Riona Ainge as Sustainability Lead
SYSTRA has appointed Riona Ainge as Sustainability Lead to drive the company’s environmental and social value initiatives, focusing on carbon reduction and community impact.
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ArticleThe people behind the wheel – Rachel Geliamassi’s story, Great Western Railway
For the latest instalment of ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Rachel Geliamassi, Customer Service Director at Great Western Railway, spoke to Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque about her journey into the rail industry, highlighting her passion for customer service and the pivotal role of human connection in transport.
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NewsStation assistant reflects on life-saving intervention for World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2024, Great Northern station assistant Wendy Davidson shares her experience of a life-saving intervention that highlights the importance of vigilance and training in preventing crises.
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NewsAlstom unveils industry-leading maternity and adoption policy in the UK
Alstom has introduced a pioneering UK maternity and adoption policy offering full pay for up to 12 months, reinforcing its commitment to gender equality and supporting female retention in the workforce.