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Chief Executive of Transport for the North to step down in 2021
Barry White will step down from the role in Spring 2021, following the submission of the next business case for Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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Hull Trains to temporarily suspend all train services for second time in 2020
As a result of the UK government's decision to place England into a second lockdown, Hull Trains will temporarily suspend its services in order to safeguard the future of the business.
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ERFA calls for fair, transparent and non-discriminatory support measures for rail freight
With a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic now spreading across Europe, ERFA has called for better support for the rail freight industry.
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First batch of graduates obtain Railways Diploma Programme and join Etihad Rail DB
The first batch of graduates will now work in roles within Etihad Rail DB including train captain, traffic controller, locomotive and railway maintenance technician, and railway systems technician.
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Survey shows European Gen Z support sustainable rail transport
Supported by the Hop On For Our Planet campaign, a survey has revealed that European Generation Z believe zero-emission technology is the future of innovation for rail transport.
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HS1 Ltd awarded We Invest in People gold accreditation
In recognition for its commitment to improving business standards and people management, HS1 Ltd - the owner and operator of the high-speed rail linking London, Kent and the Channel Tunnel - has been awarded the prestigious We invest in People gold accreditation by Investors in People.
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Building upon GTR’s greatest asset – its workforce
Zoey Hudson, Head of Talent, Diversity and Inclusion at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) – the UK’s biggest rail franchise – looks into the different specialisms and opportunities for GTR’s workforce and gives three colleagues the opportunity to discuss their roles.
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Wales and Borders rail network to benefit from new financing and operational model
Transport for Wales, Keolis and Amey have reached an agreement which outlines a sustainable way forward for delivering their ambitious objectives for rail despite the effects of COVID-19.
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GTR doubles number of female train applicants in less than a year
The operator has now set itself the target of having a 50/50 gender split on all training programmes by the end of 2021.
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Wales and Borders rail franchise to be taken under public control
The move will help to secure the future of passenger services in Wales and the Borders area and protect jobs in the face of COVID-19.
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ARA calls for Australian rail innovation to be a national priority
The Australasian Railway Association has said that prioritising innovation will provide the certainty needed to support increased private sector investment and would drive skills development and jobs creation in the rail industry.
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Global Railway Review Issue 5 2020
In this issue, we feature articles from industry experts on a vast range of topics including: What HS2 will mean for rail freight capacity in Britain; the latest developments on the Ceneri Base Tunnel project; and how GTR’s workforce is its greatest asset, plus our 'Smart Track Maintenance' and 'Cyber-Security'…
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Network Rail spending with SMEs exceeds £2.5 billion for first time
This figure means that Network Rail is ahead of the UK government target to spend 33 per cent of expenditure with SMEs by 2022.
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Bombardier Transportation extends Train Services Agreement with Arriva CrossCountry
The three-year extension, valued at £248 million, will see Bombardier continue its maintenance, overhaul, service and cleaning services for Arriva CrossCountry's Voyager and Super Voyager fleet.
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Northern launches new campaign to improve workforce diversity
The rail operator has created more than 160 new roles, as it looks to encourage the next generation of black, ethnic minority, female and younger employees to its workforce.