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The STAFFER project recommends a ‘Railway Erasmus’ and national rail education programmes to equip young Europeans with essential skills and address labour gaps in the rail sector.
QTS is leading efforts in the rail industry to prioritise mental health by providing training, peer support and accessible resources to foster a more open and supportive work environment.
The East Kilbride Rail Skills Academy aims to equip 11 young people with the skills and qualifications needed for careers in railway maintenance as part of the East Kilbride Enhancement Project.
Arriva Rail London has transformed its Willesden Junction depot with a cutting-edge driver learning hub, featuring advanced simulators and upgraded facilities to enhance training.
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2024, Olivia Cayley, Head of Rail Programme at Samaritans, and Louise McNally, Suicide Prevention Lead at Network Rail, spoke to Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque about their joint efforts in suicide prevention across the rail network and the impact of their 15-year partnership.
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2024, Great Northern station assistant Wendy Davidson shares her experience of a life-saving intervention that highlights the importance of vigilance and training in preventing crises.
Rail Baltica welcomed students from Riga Business School’s Future Changemakers Academy for a two-day event, offering insights into sustainable transportation and the project's regional impact.
In order to mark International Youth Day 2024, Northern emphasises the crucial role of young talent in achieving its net zero operations goal by 2050, offering various opportunities for youth to join the rail industry.
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.
Tricia Williams, Northern's new Managing Director, and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen discussed key regional rail issues and future development plans in a recent meeting.
For Global Railway Review's latest Track Insight: Talent, the Global Centre of Rail Excellence outlines its plans to become a leading hub for rail innovation and skills development, revitalising local communities and establishing the UK's first net zero railway.
For Global Railway Review's latest Track Insight: Talent, QTS Group discusses its pivotal role in fostering talent through comprehensive training and development programs within the rail industry.
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…
1 July 2024 | By
Watch this virtual panel session to hear from the rail industry’s leading experts in training, new talent and education as they discuss the challenges facing the industry and the opportunities these provide.
