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21 November 2024 | By Global Railway Review
The QTS Rail Skills Academy in East Kilbride has successfully graduated 11 young people, equipping them with essential skills and opportunities to begin careers in the rail industry.
6 February 2019 | By Alison Bell
When the rail industry discusses what a diverse workforce means, it is most commonly categorised by having a significant representation of women and individuals from BAME communities. However, it is rare for companies to consider, measure or actively pursue the less-talked-about aspects of diverse audiences.
2 October 2024 | By Indiana Lee - Business Journalist
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.
2 November 2021 | By Global Railway Review
North America’s Building Trades Unions and Amtrak have signed an agreement to lead a workforce pipeline of U.S. union construction workers for the build of America’s passenger rail network.
30 May 2024 | By Matt Gorham
Effective workforce management starts with the establishment of well-defined, scheduled workorders. This reduces the time between identifying tasks and completing them, minimizing delays and maximizing efficiency.
29 April 2020 | By Global Railway Review
The workforce development centre will provide pre-apprenticeship classes and hands-on construction industry training for local residents who are looking for work on the California high-speed rail project.
27 September 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)
ScotRail has been involved in a number of initiatives which aim to attract a more diverse and inclusive workforce into rail.
27 October 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)
More than 2,300 people joined HS2 over the past three months, bringing the current total workforce to just under 30,000.
16 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review
The rail operator has created more than 160 new roles, as it looks to encourage the next generation of black, ethnic minority, female and younger employees to its workforce.
17 January 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)
Northern are looking to recruit up to 280 drivers and conductors throughout 2023 to help replenish their workforce.
27 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review
The ARA engaged BIS Oxford Economics to undertake a workforce capability analysis for the rail industry based on planned and forecasted rail infrastructure development.
23 October 2020 | By Zoey Hudson
Zoey Hudson, Head of Talent, Diversity and Inclusion at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) – the UK’s biggest rail franchise – looks into the different specialisms and opportunities for GTR’s workforce and gives three colleagues the opportunity to discuss their roles.
24 May 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)
HS2’s workforce has increased by more than 2,000 in the last quarter, with 923 apprentices now benefiting from HS2 career development.
17 November 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)
A year after signing the Women in Rail autonomous agreement with the ETF, CER members have remained committed to diversity and gender equality in the workforce.
13 May 2024 | By Emily Budgen
UK operator Lumo are celebrating that 95% of their workforce has entered through an apprenticeship scheme, after teaming with Train'd Up.
