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UIC working to provide members and partners with COVID-19 measures
The UIC has created a COVID-19 Task Force dedicated to providing the rail industry with concrete measures amidst the rapidly spreading viral outbreak.
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FTA: Evolving to strengthen and support the UK’s logistics industry
After 10 years with the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the business organisation representing the UK’s logistics industry, Chief Executive David Wells reveals his ambitions for the association’s next decade, which he believes will drive even more achievements for its members.
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Diversity in transport to be improved by Welsh government
By establishing a new working group, the Welsh government hopes to encourage more women to consider a career in transport and diversify the sector.
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SJ announces appointment of new President and CEO
Monica Lingegård has been appointed as the new CEO of SJ AB and the SJ Group, and will begin her duties from 17 August 2020.
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GB Railfreight unveils plans for new operational and training facility
GBRf's new £3 million operational and training facility will house state-of-the-art simulators and a control tower, bringing together a variety of teams under one roof.
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TfW offers employment opportunities to staff affected by Flybe collapse
Following the collapse of UK-based airline Flybe, TfW is encouraging staff affected to apply for jobs available across Wales' rail network.
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Ukrainian Railways announces open selection of candidates for CEO
JSC 'Ukrainian Railways' has opened the selection process for candidates for the position of CEO.
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TSSA calls for urgent transport sector summit to address coronavirus
The Secretary General of the TSSA trade union has called for the UK government to hold a transport sector summit in order to develop measures for public transport staff and passengers in the face of the coronavirus outbreak.
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LNER: Delivering a better railway for the environment, communities and customers
For our ‘Improving Rail’s Environmental Impact’ series, Warrick Dent, Safety and Operations Director at London North Eastern Railway (LNER), writes that the operator is taking several steps to minimise their impact on the environment, including the introduction of their new bi-mode Azuma fleet and reducing waste on-board trains and at…
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First UK all female service launched by Network Rail and Southeastern
Network Rail and Southeastern Railway have collaborated to launch the UK’s first passenger train service operated entirely by women.
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HS2 Birmingham Interchange station ready to begin construction
The new HS2 station will improve access to the Midlands, including Birmingham International Station, the NEC and Birmingham Airport (BHX).
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Network Rail set to become Real Living Wage accredited
By becoming an accredited Real Living Wage employer, Network Rail guarantees that all hired contractors also pay the living wage to employees.
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Northern appoints new Managing Director under public ownership
Following the UK government taking over operation of the Northern franchise, a new Managing Director, Nick Donovan, has been appointed.
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DfT publishes coronavirus guidance for UK transport sector staff
Following the recent outbreak of coronavirus now affecting the UK, the Department for Transport has published new guidance for staff in the transport sector in partnership with Public Health England.
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GB Railfreight announces new Commercial Director
Currently Head of Contracts, Liam Day will begin in his new role as Commercial Director of GB Railfreight from the beginning of March 2020.