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SLSI introduces new leadership development programme
The SLSI has announces the launch of a new in-person Leadership Development Programme, designed to address soft skills in railroad management.
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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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ORR report highlights safety challenges Britain’s rail industry must address
Britain's Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its Annual Report on Health and Safety which stresses that despite Britain’s railway remaining one of the safest in Europe for passengers, the rate of improvement has shown signs of slowing.
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Women Inspiring Rail: A Q&A with Kate Turner, DB Cargo UK
For the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s Women Inspiring Rail series, we spoke to Kate Turner, who's rollercoaster career of just seven years has seen her go from apprentice to Head of Planning at DB Cargo UK.
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Rail industry must better represent the people it serves
Florence Eshalomi AM, Chair of the London Assembly Transport Committee, has called on the rail industry to encourage inclusivity and diversity within sector.
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Network Rail launches a £70 million track-worker safety task force
Network Rail responds to ORR's improvement notices by pulling together multiple programmes to improve track-worker safety and accelerate its current 'Near Miss Reduction Programme'.
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Report shows strong progress on diversity in transport apprenticeships
Third annual report on road and rail apprenticeships shows diversity has increased, with the proportion of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) apprentices rising.
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Funding agreed for cutting-edge high-speed rail facility in Leeds, UK
The UK government is to contribute £11 million to create the Institute for High Speed Rail and System Integration (IHSRSI) at the University of Leeds – a world-class high-speed rail research facility which is hoped will revolutionise the way new railway systems are invented, developed and brought into service.
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Women Inspiring Rail: A Q&A with Sylvia Newell, President of CARS
For the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s Women Inspiring Rail series, Sylvia Newell, President of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) explains how being the minority within the rail sector fuels the fire within her to succeed in a male dominated industry.
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Women Inspiring Rail: A Q&A with Aoife Considine, Heathrow Express
For the latest instalment in Global Railway Review's Women Inspiring Rail series, Heathrow Express Fleet Engineering Manager, Aoife Considine, discusses her passion for rail safety and how trends in digitalisation keeps her excited about rail’s future.
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Women Inspiring Rail: A Q&A with Maggie Simpson, Rail Freight Group
For the latest instalment in Global Railway Review's Women Inspiring Rail series, Maggie Simpson, Director General of the Rail Freight Group, discusses how her hard work helps freight become the narrative of businesses across the UK.
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More must be done to promote women in rail says MP
Chi Onwurah MP, has issued a rallying cry to the rail industry ahead of International Women in Engineering Day, stating that ‘more needs to be done to promote women in engineering and in rail more widely.’
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Women Inspiring Rail: A Q&A with Catherine Baxter, Metro Trains Melbourne
For the latest instalment in Global Railway Review’s Women Inspiring Rail series, Catherine Baxter, COO at Metro Trains Melbourne, discusses her passion for rail safety and her opinion on diversity in the workforce.
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Occupational health figures are a ‘wake-up call’ for the rail industry
Despite the steps taken by the rail industry to take care of its workforce, more needs to be done to ensure the health of employees is a priority.
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New agreement will see the creation of a rolling stock engineering centre
Russian Railways, the Sinara Group and Siemens Mobility GmbH have signed an agreement for the creation of an engineering centre which will focus on high-speed rolling stock,
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Women Inspiring Rail: A Q&A with Harriet Berwick, SilverRail Technologies
In the second interview for Global Railway Review's Women Inspiring Rail series, Harriet Berwick, Product Manager at SilverRail Technologies, discusses her proudest moments in rail so far and who has been an inspiration during her rail career.