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Northern launches new campaign to improve workforce diversity
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.
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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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Rahul Jalali appointed Chief Information Officer of Union Pacific
Union Pacific has announced that Rahul Jalali has been appointed as Chief Information Officer, effective from 2 November 2020.
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HS2 announces creation of 412 new apprenticeship opportunities
The announcement supports HS2 Ltd's commitment to create at least 2,000 apprenticeships during the life span of the project.
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Virgin Hyperloop names West Virginia as home to Hyperloop Certification Center
The development of the Hyperloop Certification Center in West Virginia will bring significant investment, jobs and economic growth to the region.
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Giant tunnelling machines contract for London tunnels signed by HS2 Ltd
Upon delivery in 2021, HS2's two tunnel boring machines will bore through a combined total of 26 miles between London and West Ruislip.
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National Rail Manufacturing Plan welcomed by Australasian Railway Association
The ARA has welcomed the policy that will support a strong Australian rail manufacturing sector and strengthen the supply chain.
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Deutsche Bahn invests €400 million in new ICE plant in Nuremberg
The new carbon neutral ICE plant in the railway metropolis of Nuremberg will be able to fit 25 ICE trains daily, and create more than 450 jobs.
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DB implements face mask requirement prevention and control campaigns
Supported by the German Federal Police, Deutsche Bahn is implementing new campaigns to ensure passenger compliance with face mask requirements.
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Machine learning technology to transform delivery of major rail projects in UK
By utilising machine learning, Network Rail can increase prediction accuracy, reduce delays, unlock early risk detection and enable significant cost savings.
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Adapting Infrabel’s artificial intelligence solutions for the COVID-19 pandemic
In an exclusive interview, Terry Wykle and Dimitri Van Hecke, IT specialists at Infrabel, speak with Leah Hockley, Global Railway Review’s Junior Editor, to discuss how Infrabel’s existing artificial intelligence solutions were utilised and adapted during the COVID-19 crisis to protect the health safety of its workforce.
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Network Rail deploys leaf-busting machines to tackle autumn
Network Rail's fleet of autumn RHTT and MPV treatment trains treated 895,217 miles of track in 2019 – the equivalent of travelling to the moon three and a half times.
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ARA calls for rail stimulus projects to be part of Australasian federal budget
By making the projects part of the budget, ARA has highlighted the opportunity to invest in jobs-creating projects across the country.
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Nigel Holness appointed as new Managing Director for MTR Elizabeth Line
Nigel Holness brings with him over 30 years’ rail industry experience and has worked at Board and senior executive level in a range of roles including Interim Managing Director for London Underground and Programme Director and Deputy Managing Director at MTR Crossrail (now MTR Elizabeth Line).
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Translink partners with Northern Ireland police to tackle anti-social behaviour
The Safe Transport Team is a dedicated group of police officers working alongside Translink staff to discourage crime on the network.
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UK rail companies partner with BTP to enforce face covering rules
Great Northern, Southeastern, Southern and Thameslink have partnered with the British Transport Police to enforce face covering regulations.