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RIA responds to rail reform consultation
The Government has launched a consultation on plans for the rail reform bill which will establish Great British Railways (GBR), bringing track and train together.
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Cross Party Support Reaffirmed for Women in Transport
The APPG for Women in Transport held its inaugural meeting of this Parliament on 12th February 2025, securing the continued support of Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum in addressing the under-representation of women in the transport industry and being the voice of women using the transport network.
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New apprenticeship rules set to help drive logistics growth
The changes to apprenticeships announced on 11th February by the government will encourage more people to take up vocational training across the logistics sector, according to Logistics UK’s Head of Skills Policy Bethany Windsor.
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Woman makes rail dream a reality through Career Returners programme
After ten years out of work to care for her daughter, Leigh Santamaria was given the opportunity to try a new career through the help of Southern Rail and the Career Returners scheme. Leigh, 53, recently made her dream a reality by qualifying as a train driver, thanks to the…
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GTR recycling scheme aims to boost sustainability
A staff uniform recycling scheme at the country’s largest train company has helped save enough energy to drive from Peterborough to Cape Town in a petrol-powered car, preventing 2.4 tonnes of greenhouse emissions from entering the atmosphere. Some 620 sacks of Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) clothing has been recycled in…
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Photography exhibition celebrates diversity
A new photography exhibition has launched in two major train stations, celebrating the diversity of the team behind TransPennine Express (TPE) during this year’s 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway.
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Young woman becomes one of the latest Fellows of Institution of Civil Engineers
Five professionals who have been awarded Fellowship by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the highest grade of membership and a globally recognised mark of professional excellence.
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Award sponsors praise winners of RailStaff Awards 2024
Sponsors of the 2024 RailStaff Awards, Land Sherriff, review presenting a top prize at the industry event.
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Swissrail shares valuable insights at InnoTrans 2024
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At InnoTrans 2024, Editor Elizabeth Jordan met up with Andreas Haas, the managing director of Swissrail, for a chat about their latest projects and their experience at the biggest rail event in the calendar.
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11 young people graduate from QTS Rail Skills Academy in East Kilbride
The QTS Rail Skills Academy in East Kilbride has successfully graduated 11 young people, equipping them with essential skills and opportunities to begin careers in the rail industry.
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Northern launches recruitment drive to attract skilled train engineers
Northern is recruiting skilled engineers for roles in Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester, offering competitive salaries of up to £50,320 to maintain its fleet of over 340 trains.
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Bank of England recruiter Philip Smith joins Railway Mission as trustee
Philip Smith, a lead recruiter at the Bank of England, has been appointed as a trustee of the Railway Mission, where he will bring his extensive HR experience to support pastoral care initiatives for the railway community.
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Danny Lane appointed as Chief Operating Officer at Aaron Engineering Group
Danny Lane has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at Aaron Engineering Group, bringing over 24 years of rail industry experience and a commitment to driving sustainable growth.