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Rail trailblazers celebrated at the Women in Rail Awards 2024
22 May 2024 | By
The seventh Women in Rail Awards took place on Thursday 16 May at the stunning and iconic Roundhouse, Camden London.
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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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Virgin Trains Ticketing issues Charter for Change
21 May 2024 | By
Virgin Trains Ticketing has today issued its 'Charter for Change' report, calling for politicians to urgently reform rail retail and unlock a better deal for passengers. New research from the retailer reveals that more than half (57%) of passengers have no idea that train operators can restrict certain train fares;…
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The Right Track Podcast Series, Ep 5- Ticketing
In May's episode of "The Right Track", Global Railway Review chats to Milda Manomaityte, Innovation Director at Railway Industry Association (RIA) following her presentation at the RIA Innovation Summit 2024 and the publication of the "Destination: Revenue Growth" ticketing blueprint.
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How do human and organisational factors affect rail safety performance?
22 March 2024 | By
Watch our FREE webinar and gain valuable insights into human factors affecting rail safety. Discover the root causes behind these mistakes and explore successful projects implemented by RSSB experts to prevent them.
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The Right Track Podcast Series, Ep 3- The future of the Workforce
On The Right Track this March, we chat to Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain about how crucial the next generation of the workforce are, the various ways rail might attract them and how they could be retained.
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Is the Rail Industry ready for ‘Mag-stripe Zero’?
5 February 2024 | By Global Railway Review, sponsored by Vix Technology
Watch this webinar to hear from top industry ticketing experts as they discuss the opportunities, pros and cons of ‘mag-stripe zero’ and the impacts it could have on the wider rail industry.
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The digital way in rail freight operations
Discover how integrated planning helps you optimise daily rail freight operations, across all planning areas and time horizons for greater efficiency.
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RIA on HS2: We need more rail capacity, not less.
Responding to reports that the second phase of the HS2 scheme between Birmingham and Manchester may be abandoned, reviews by the Railway Industry Association (RIA) on the Department for Transport (DfT) data demonstrates that passenger numbers today are higher than in 2012, when HS2 was first approved. Numbers are returning…
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RIA calls for UK Government to make immediate decisions on rolling stock
With train manufacturing jobs threatened and factories at risk of closure, RIA has called for the Government to make immediate decisions on the building of rolling stock.
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DB set hiring record as 5,500 young people set to join
Deutsche Bahn have announced that approximately 5,500 young talent are set to start their professional lives at DB with official apprenticeships on 1 September.
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Global Railway Review Issue 3 2023
This issue explores some of the bigger next-steps for the industry, including Digital Automatic Coupling; the importance of broadening career horizons for women and the younger generation within the industry and the significance of fleet upgrades.
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ARA urge more to consider apprenticeships in rail industry
ARA are trying to boost its workforce by urging school leavers to consider an apprenticeship in the rail industry.
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Declan Collier reappointed as ORR Chair
The Office of Rail and Road have announced that Declan Collier is to be reappointed as ORR Chair for a further five-year term.
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Rail safety specialists team up to tackle depot dangers
Interlocking innovators, STI and Castell, are joining forces with fellow UK rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, to deliver integrated solutions to the risks associated with maintenance depots.
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Video: Ground-breaking £2.7m training centre to increase safety for rail workers
A new purpose-built rail safety centre in the North of England as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade.