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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?
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Northern's rail safety event for schoolchildren, a 240-mile charity cycle by railway veterans and Gargrave Primary students building a ‘bug hotel’ for local biodiversity.
HS1 Ltd's Mattias Bjornfors joins the High Speed Rail Group board, bringing nearly 20 years of infrastructure and regulatory expertise to support the development of high-speed rail in the UK.
Porterbrook has appointed Ben Woods as Engineering Business Development Director, bringing extensive experience to the role starting in July 2024.
GTR announces a substantial investment aimed at tackling a significant increase in verbal and physical assaults against its staff, implementing a comprehensive Antisocial Behaviour Improvement Plan across its network.
DB Cargo UK appoints Mike Gray as Chief Transformation and Digitalisation Officer to lead innovative technological advancements in the freight sector.
Ford & Stanley Rail Talent Services Group has welcomed three new team members, bolstering its recruitment capabilities and supporting its ambitious growth plans.
TransPennine Express showcases significant strides in gender diversity within the rail sector, boasting nearly a quarter of its engineering team comprised of women and exceeding national averages.
Malte Lawrenz has been re-elected Chairman of VPI, with the association seeing record growth to 300 member companies amidst discussions on future infrastructure challenges.
Northern's Rebecca Prendergast urges women to seize opportunities in engineering, emphasising its rewarding careers and encouraging proactive initiative ahead of International Women in Engineering Day 2024.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Hull Trains' special VIP experience day for a young railway enthusiast, TransPennine Express' biodiversity enhancement with new station planter upgrades and The Big Rail Diversity Challenge 2024.
A recent APM survey found that nearly 90% of UK transport and logistics SMEs face significant project management skills gaps, with major challenges including accessing skilled professionals and inadequate technology infrastructure.
Northern has appointed Kevin Gore, a seasoned manager from Alstom, as the new head of its historic Neville Hill TrainCare Centre in West Yorkshire, effective 1 July 2024.
Southeastern launches its largest recruitment effort ever, aiming to diversify its workforce and encourage new career paths in the rail industry through comprehensive training and inclusive hiring practices.
Civil Rail Solutions Limited has secured a £3 million funding line to support its growth and meet increased demand for labour in the rail and construction industries amid Network Rail's new investment plan.
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Under the leadership of the VDEI - Working Group Young Network Railway, the BahnBasic plus symposium will take place in Erfurt on 9th-10th September 2024. This combines the transfer of knowledge on the basics of various parts of the railway system with the opportunity to make new contacts.
