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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?
There is broad agreement in the UK that more must be done to position the rail industry as an attractive sector to work; offering a variety of roles suited to different skill types with scope to begin and build a long- term career. There is also recognition across the sector…
30 June 2016 | By Danielle Kingdon & Julian Hemming, Partners at Osborne Clarke
A new report by Osborne Clarke discusses future rules on Gender Pay Gap Reporting in the UK and advises the rail sector on appropriate action.
11 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
In joint ceremonies marking the occasion, construction work has begun on the National College for High Speed Rail in Birmingham and Doncaster.
19 April 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport (DfT) have announced the launch of a Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce designed to boost apprenticeships and address the skills gap.
20 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The £7 million National Training Academy for Rail (NTAR) has opened its doors delivering a cutting-edge facility for students to develop the skills necessary for a career in the rail industry.
20 October 2015 | By Kate Douetil
The National College for High Speed Rail in Doncaster hopes to begin the next development step, after Doncaster Council received the planning application for consideration.
21 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The UK government has pledged to create 30,000 road and rail industry apprenticeships during this Parliament.
29 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Construction of new facilities housing the National Training Academy for Rail has been completed ahead of its official opening in autumn 2015.
19 September 2014 | By People1st
Female leaders from the rail sector have been recognised at the 2014 Women 1st Shine Awards, where seventeen leading businesswomen were also inducted into the Women 1st Top 100 Club...
16 December 2013 | By Network Rail
These smart cards offer a step-change in safety...
Founded in 2011 by 15 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from across the parliamentary committees, Rail Forum Europe (RFE) is an international non-profit association that brings together EU decision-makers and the rail sector to achieve a better understanding of rail-related issues. RFE is currently supported by 20 full member…
