All Workforce strategy & skills articles – Page 22
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NewsIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)'s night-time track works
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) have begun a series of track repairs and maintenance works across their network.
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ArticleExpert View: Why it’s time to start challenging legacy processes
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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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.