All Workforce strategy & skills articles – Page 18
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ArticleThe golden rules of AI in rail
InnoTrans, the major transport technology gathering, is just weeks away. As the sector gears up for this Berlin mega-event, Cohesive’s Andy Stephens considers the role of rail for one of the hottest technologies on the market: AI. What’s the best approach, and what are the dos and don’ts for ...
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ArticleNavigating the future of technology in Spanish urban mobility with Metro de Sevilla
Jorge Maroto, Managing Director of Metro de Sevilla, provides insight into how technological advancements are revolutionising urban transit to enhance efficiency, sustainability and the passenger experience.
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ArticleRoundtable: Data & AI
This Roundtable Feature speaks to some of the industry's brightest about the latest uses for Data and AI in rail. From predictive maintenance to scheduling and infrastructure management...
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NewsKONUX announces Andreas Koenig as new CEO to drive global expansion
KONUX has appointed Andreas Koenig as its new CEO, bringing his extensive experience in the technology sector to lead the AI-driven railway solutions company into its next phase of global growth.
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ArticleVenturing into generative AI to enhance the passenger experience
Kerry Phillipson, Retail Project Manager at Arriva UK Trains, speaks to Global Railway Review's Halimah Haque about the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence within the rail sector, with a key focus on enhancing information to improve customer interactions.
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NewsNine start-ups join forces with UK train operators to innovate rail industry
Nine start-ups have been selected to collaborate with UK train operators in the Future Labs programme, aiming to drive innovation in the rail industry through a 12-week mentorship and real-world testing initiative.
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ArticleThe people behind the wheel: Nick Brooks’ story, ALLRAIL
For the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Nick Brooks, Secretary General of ALLRAIL, shares his insights on the challenges, successes and future innovations in the rail industry, highlighting the importance of liberalisation, innovation and private investment in shaping a sustainable and customer-focused rail ...
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NewsTfL launches campaign against violence and aggression towards staff
TfL has initiated a new campaign to combat rising incidents of violence and aggression against its staff, emphasising that such behaviour will lead to serious consequences for offenders.
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NewsNorthern prioritises youth recruitment to achieve net zero by 2050
In order to mark International Youth Day 2024, Northern emphasises the crucial role of young talent in achieving its net zero operations goal by 2050, offering various opportunities for youth to join the rail industry.
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NewsMinister of Transport and Communications visits Lithuania’s first solar-powered noise barrier
Lithuania’s Minister of Transport, Marius Skuodis, visited Juodšiliai to inspect the country’s first solar-powered noise barrier, a project aiming to integrate renewable energy with railway infrastructure.
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NewsPBH Rail Group expands Civil Engineering division with key appointments
PBH Rail Group has appointed Steve Scott as Technical Director and Lin Lee as Principal Geotechnical Engineer to strengthen its newly launched Civil Engineering division.
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NewsTeam registration opens for tenth annual Big Rail Diversity Challenge 2025
Team registration is open for the tenth annual Big Rail Diversity Challenge on 25 June 2025, at Newark Showground, featuring popular and new activities to promote diversity in the rail industry.
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ArticleThe people behind the wheel: Michelle Bouchard's story, Caltrain
For the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Michelle Bouchard, Executive Director of Railroad at Caltrain, shares insights into her career journey, the challenges she has faced and her vision for the future of sustainable rail transport.
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Norfolk Southern's re-launch of its Thoroughbred Scholars programme, Hull Trains' free travel for Humber Street Sesh and LNER’s special Scottish delicacies for Edinburgh Fringe First-Class passengers.
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ArticleThe people behind the wheel: Tricia Williams’ story, Northern
For the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Tricia Williams, Managing Director of Northern, shares her experiences in leading one of the largest train operating companies outside London, her insights into the evolving rail industry and her vision for driving innovation and inclusivity within ...
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NewsQTS and South Lanarkshire Council launch rail skills academy
QTS and South Lanarkshire Council, with support from Network Rail, have launched the region’s first Rail Skills Academy to train young, unemployed residents in railway maintenance and address industry skills gaps.
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ArticleAvoidable delays and inefficiencies: why it’s time to start challenging legacy processes (and what the industry can do about it)
CP7 will shape rail’s future - and, coming at such a critical juncture, this period is an especially important one. Yet how rail responds will depend in large part not on the big picture, but the mosaic of little ones - the daily tasks, routines and processes of our industry’s ...
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Avanti West Coast’s achievement in recycling nearly 500 tonnes of waste, LNER’s Period Positive Workplace certification for menstrual equality and Amtrak’s launch of custom emojis to celebrate its diverse train routes.
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ArticleFrom aeronautics to railways: Leading innovation in the railway industry
Sam Bemment, Technical and Innovation Manager at the Railway Industry Association, sat down with Global Railway Review’s Emily Budgen to discuss the evolution of railway technology, importance of industry innovation and how his diverse career path has shaped his vision for the future of integrated transport systems.
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NewsNational Express West Midlands apprentices win at national competition
Neave Sproson and Thomas Moore, apprentices for National Express West Midlands, excelled at the IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge, earning top awards for their exceptional mechanical and electrical skills.