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Crucial to a great performing rail organisation is the well-being of the workforce behind the service. Whether front-line staff, train drivers, track workers, engineers, technicians or top-level management, having a safe, motivated and skilled workforce is imperative for an organisation working in the rail sector.
What are the trends and challenges facing rail’s workforce and how is the industry moving forward to support and develop its employees?
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday,’ we cover Auntie Anne’s debut at Brighton station, the Railway Benefit Fund’s 2024 Heart of Gold Award finalists and the festive return of the Santa Express on the Great Central Railway.
The STAFFER project recommends a ‘Railway Erasmus’ and national rail education programmes to equip young Europeans with essential skills and address labour gaps in the rail sector.
Rail contractor QTS Group is opening new locations across England, increasing its workforce and enhancing services to support growing rail infrastructure demands.
In the latest instalment of ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Daniel Beutler, Chairman of Transreport, spoke to Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque about his career journey, his passion for inclusive transportation and the role innovation plays in shaping the future of the rail industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Heathrow Express has appointed Aoife Considine as its new Business Lead, succeeding Daniel Edwards, following her previous roles at the company and her recent work in enhancing its commercial and digital strategies.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday,’ we cover Arriva Rail London's partnership with City Harvest to provide 50,000 meals, Railway Mission's celebration of 200 years of the rail industry and TfL’s “In Bloom” gardening competition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Western Railway is aiming to increase the number of women train drivers with a new recruitment campaign, offering training and flexible career opportunities.
