Global Railway Review’s Women Inspiring Rail: A Year in Review
Following a year of interviews, we look back at the highlights and common themes of what was learnt and discussed by the women of the industry.
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Following a year of interviews, we look back at the highlights and common themes of what was learnt and discussed by the women of the industry.
In a UK-first, the company delivering Britain’s new high-speed rail network is using augmented reality to train the staff who will eventually run the Old Oak Common ‘super hub’ – set to be one of the UK’s busiest and best-connected stations.
Clair Mowbray, Chief Executive of the UK’s National College for High Speed Rail, explains that as high-speed rail is vital to the UK’s development, it’s essential that the industry is nurturing the right skills for its delivery.
National College for High Speed Rail graduates are gaining the crucial skills and experience needed to deliver HS2 and strengthen the future of the UK rail network.
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…
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.
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.