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In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Norfolk Southern's re-launch of its Thoroughbred Scholars programme, Hull Trains' free travel for Humber Street Sesh and LNER’s special Scottish delicacies for Edinburgh Fringe First-Class passengers.
For the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Tricia Williams, Managing Director of Northern, shares her experiences in leading one of the largest train operating companies outside London, her insights into the evolving rail industry and her vision for driving innovation and inclusivity within…
QTS and South Lanarkshire Council, with support from Network Rail, have launched the region’s first Rail Skills Academy to train young, unemployed residents in railway maintenance and address industry skills gaps.
CP7 will shape rail’s future - and, coming at such a critical juncture, this period is an especially important one. Yet how rail responds will depend in large part not on the big picture, but the mosaic of little ones - the daily tasks, routines and processes of our industry’s…
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Avanti West Coast’s achievement in recycling nearly 500 tonnes of waste, LNER’s Period Positive Workplace certification for menstrual equality and Amtrak’s launch of custom emojis to celebrate its diverse train routes.
Sam Bemment, Technical and Innovation Manager at the Railway Industry Association, sat down with Global Railway Review’s Emily Budgen to discuss the evolution of railway technology, importance of industry innovation and how his diverse career path has shaped his vision for the future of integrated transport systems.
Neave Sproson and Thomas Moore, apprentices for National Express West Midlands, excelled at the IRTE Bus and Coach Skills Challenge, earning top awards for their exceptional mechanical and electrical skills.
For the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Karima Hashmani, Chief Inclusion Officer at Metrolinx, provides insight into her pivotal role in fostering equity, diversity and inclusion within one of Canada's largest transit agencies, shaping a more inclusive future for both employees and passengers…
For Global Railway Review's latest Track Insight: Talent, Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain, Innovation Manager at the East West Railway Company, discusses the essential role of training and diversity initiatives in fostering a skilled, inclusive and forward-thinking rail workforce to meet industry challenges.
12 July 2024 | By
Rail is a complex industry that plays a critical role in modern transportation systems and infrastructure, responsible for moving goods and people across vast distances safely and efficiently. However, the industry faces a significant challenge in developing and maintaining a skilled workforce that can keep pace with new projects, technological…
ScotRail has introduced a temporary timetable to improve service reliability amid reduced driver availability and ongoing pay disputes with trade unions.
The Railway Industry Association welcomes the appointment of Lord Peter Hendy as Transport Minister, praising his extensive experience and expertise in the transport sector.
The 'Be Kind' campaign, initiated by LNER and joined by numerous UK train operators, highlights the harmful impact of abusive messages on rail staff and calls for respect and kindness towards those who assist passengers.
The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors and the Association for Project Management have signed an MoU to foster collaboration and mutual benefits in professional development.
High-speed 4G and 5G mobile coverage has been introduced on the Elizabeth line, enabling continuous connectivity for passengers across central London.
