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Southeastern: Prioritising accessibility through COVID-19
Justin Ryan, Accessibility and Inclusion Manager at Southeastern, tells Global Railway Review about Southeastern’s most recent accessibility improvements.
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The Workforce
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?
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Govia Thameslink Railway’s first modernised train returns to service
Govia Thameslink Railway's £55 million fleet modernisation programme is working to deliver a range of passenger and technological enhancements.
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Wales and Borders rail franchise moved into public ownership by Welsh government
In order to continue delivering its transformation plan, as well as protect jobs and services, the Wales and Borders franchise, as of 7 February 2021, is now operating under public ownership.
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HS2 awards contract for new technology to ensure social distancing
The devices, which fit on safety helmets, use wireless technology to accurately monitor how close workers are to each other, ensuring that social distancing requirements are abided by whilst onsite.
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Cooperation agreement signed by GD of Russian Railways and Head of Belarusian Railway
The cooperation agreement outlines a wide range of railway infrastructure, asset and workforce procedures that must be followed and ensured by both managing companies.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority launches online dashboard for disadvantaged businesses
CHSRA's new online dashboard includes breakdowns of minority-owned small businesses working on the high-speed rail programme and total dollars expended to date.
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HS2 launches website to promote 20,000 jobs set to be created by phase one of the project
The website allows prospective candidates to search the vacancies that are available across the HS2 project, within the supply chain, located all in one place for the first time.
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A Q&A with Andreas Busemann, the new Chief Revenue Officer of KONUX
KONUX has strengthened its operations with renowned international rail industry expert, Andreas Busemann. In this Q&A for Global Railway Review, Andreas shares why he has joined the start-up and why he thinks that the railway industry requires a fresh approach to accelerate its digital transformation.
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KONUX strengthens its operations with top rail manager, Andreas Busemann
Experienced rail industry expert, Andreas Busemann, will join the AI scale-up on 1 February 2021 in the newly-created role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
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Siemens Mobility awarded largest ever service order from Deutsche Bahn
As per the contract, Siemens Mobility will be responsible for the revision of 40 Deutsche Bahn trains of the 412 ICE 4 series from mid-2021.
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CHINA RAILWAY awards maintenance contract to Bombardier JV for high-speed train cars
Bombardier's Chinese joint venture will be responsible for the maintenance services of 280 train cars, which is to be completed by the end of 2021.
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Lineas secures additional financing to support continued international growth
In support of its international growth strategy and to strengthen its financial protection from COVID-19, Lineas has secured €60 million in additional funding.
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Investment in rail research could ‘level up’ Northern England economy, according to report
According to a new study, UK government investment into rail research at the Universities of Leeds and Huddersfield would deliver significant benefits to the North of England's economy.
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HS2 introduces new health and safety passport system
The new system will share vital health and safety information across contractors and help to ensure consistency of standards and performance.
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Alberto Mazzola
7 January 2021 | By
Executive Director of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER)