All Workforce strategy & skills articles – Page 22
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NewsAmtrak continues advancing Wi-Fi connectivity
American operator Amtrak have issued a Request for Information (RFI) to support high speed connectivity Wi-Fi across the North East Corridor.
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NewsORR publishes new track access dashboard to hold industry to account on efficient use of the rail network
ORR have published a new track access dashboard, holding the industry to account for efficient use of the rail network.
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NewsAppointment of a new Chair & Vice Chair for the RIA SME Group
The UK Railway Industry Association (RIA) have appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair for their SME Group, Catherine Leech and Mike Harmer.
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ArticleRoundtable: Training and New Talent
Attracting, developing and retaining talented people in the Rail Industry seems to be a perennially debated topic. It’s sometimes hard to know if enough is being done, or not. And this isn’t a single point issue – if we are talking about careers then we need to look across the ...
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ArticleOFF THE RAILS: Connected Places Catapult's Head of Rail Business Development, Kristoff van Leeuwen
In this week's 'Off the Rails', I spoke to Head of Rail Business Development at Connected Places Catapult, Kristoff van Leeuwen.
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ArticleIn-Depth Focus: Bogies & Wheelsets
As technologies around predictive maintenance and data-gathering continue to improve, the cruciality of caring for wheelsets and bogies becomes ever clearer. Our expert authors explain why, how and what these advancements mean for rail.
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NewsRDG remind customers to check services before travel
The UK-based Rail Delivery Group (RDG) have issued a reminder to rail customers to check services before they travel, ahead of strikes.
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NewsFreightliner welcomes Labour’s plan for rail freight growth
Freightliner have issued their response to Labour's proposed policies for the UK rail industry, welcoming the intended reforms.
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NewsLabour Party confirms their policy for UK rail
The UK Labour Party has confirmed their policy and plans for the rail sector and network. Industry figures have issued their reactions.
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ArticleConnecting Europe: TEN-T and the need for cross-border interoperability
The TEN-T Coordinators have released their report on the current state of the TEN-T network, its importance, and its path to completion.
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NewsRIA members showcase strength of Welsh rail suppliers
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) members have showcased the strength of Welsh rail suppliers, attending a Cardiff roundtable.
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NewsCOMMENT: RDG respond to ASLEF strike
A spokesperson from the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has issued this comment, responding to the upcoming strikes called by ASLEF.
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NewsEarth Day: Hull Trains celebrate with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Open access operator Hull Trains have teamed up with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to celebrate Earth Day 2024.
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The HS2 Timeline: Part 1
Read part 1 of Global Railway Review's HS2 timeline, detailing the origins and planning stages of the UK high-speed rail project.
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NewsEnrico Letta published report on Single Market and the rail industry
Former Prime Minister of Italy Enrico Letta has issued a report on the Single Market and the European rail sector.
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NewsGrand Central Rail relocates to modern York office
Grand Central Rail have relocated their central office to the modern 20 George Hudson Street in historic York.
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NewsWomen in Rail Award 2024: Shaping the future of rail
Applications are now open for the Women in Rail Awards for 2024, due to be presented at Innotrans, Berlin, in September.
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California High-Speed Railway Timeline: Part 1
Read Part 1 of GRR's history of the California High-Speed Railway project, where we chart its origins and key players.
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WebinarStrengthening Rail’s Cyber Defences in an evolving digital world
Watch this webinar to hear from leading cyber security experts from across the rail industry as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of further digitalisation in rail.
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NewsThe Rail Academy becomes UK’s only independent ORR-registered Train Driver Training and Examination Centre
The Rail Academy is now the only independent ORR-registered Train Driver Training and Examination Centre in the UK.