With over 25 years of experience in human spaceflight programs, Melissa Harris has contributed to numerous programs and projects during key moments in NASA’s history. As the life cycle lead and Independent Review Team review manager for the Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development Program, she guides the agency through development initiatives leading to a new […]
TPE and Network Rail team up to showcase opportunities for women
TransPennine Express (TPE) and Network Rail have spent two weeks showing a group of women who have taken a career break how a job in rail could be a good fit for them. Through a partnership with Women in Rail, ‘Never Mind the Gap’ provides training and work placements for women who want to ‘change […]
RSSB releases latest Annual Health and Safety Report
A new report by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) shows rail is still among the safest transport modes for passengers and goods. Amid economic challenges and industry changes, continued vigilance and focus on health and safety remain essential. RSSB launched the 2024-2025 Annual Health and Safety Report (AHSR) at its fifth annual Operations […]
Passengers urged to plan for seven-day Cross City line closure
Passengers using the Cross City North line between Birmingham and Lichfield are being reminded no trains will run for seven days later this month. There will be no services between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley from Monday 28 July until Sunday 3 August inclusive, with the line reopening as normal on Monday 4 […]
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4595-4596: Just Another Beautiful Day on Mars
Written by Ashley Stroupe, Mission Operations Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Earth planning date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 In today’s plan, we have a little bit of everything. With it being winter still, we are taking advantage of the ability to let the rover sleep in, doing most of the activities in the afternoon […]