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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?
TfL has initiated a new campaign to combat rising incidents of violence and aggression against its staff, emphasising that such behaviour will lead to serious consequences for offenders.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has appointed Ian Choudri as its new CEO, bringing over 30 years of transportation experience to lead the project at a pivotal moment.
In order to mark International Youth Day 2024, Northern emphasises the crucial role of young talent in achieving its net zero operations goal by 2050, offering various opportunities for youth to join the rail industry.
Norfolk Southern has appointed Anil Bhatt as Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer, where he will spearhead technology initiatives to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and customer service.
PBH Rail Group has appointed Steve Scott as Technical Director and Lin Lee as Principal Geotechnical Engineer to strengthen its newly launched Civil Engineering division.
Team registration is open for the tenth annual Big Rail Diversity Challenge on 25 June 2025, at Newark Showground, featuring popular and new activities to promote diversity in the rail industry.
For the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Michelle Bouchard, Executive Director of Railroad at Caltrain, shares insights into her career journey, the challenges she has faced and her vision for the future of sustainable rail transport.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Norfolk Southern's re-launch of its Thoroughbred Scholars programme, Hull Trains' free travel for Humber Street Sesh and LNER’s special Scottish delicacies for Edinburgh Fringe First-Class passengers.
Robert From, Chief Growth Officer at Rail Europe, spoke to Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque about his vision for leveraging data-driven strategies and customer-centric innovations to propel Rail Europe through its next phase of growth.
For the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Tricia Williams, Managing Director of Northern, shares her experiences in leading one of the largest train operating companies outside London, her insights into the evolving rail industry and her vision for driving innovation and inclusivity within…
QTS and South Lanarkshire Council, with support from Network Rail, have launched the region’s first Rail Skills Academy to train young, unemployed residents in railway maintenance and address industry skills gaps.
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…
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Avanti West Coast’s achievement in recycling nearly 500 tonnes of waste, LNER’s Period Positive Workplace certification for menstrual equality and Amtrak’s launch of custom emojis to celebrate its diverse train routes.
Tricia Williams, Northern's new Managing Director, and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen discussed key regional rail issues and future development plans in a recent meeting.
Neave Sproson and Thomas Moore, apprentices for National Express West Midlands, excelled at the IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge, earning top awards for their exceptional mechanical and electrical skills.
