A new one-stop-shop has been opened for job seekers looking for opportunities on major infrastructure schemes as part of the HS2 programme. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has joined forces with HS2 to invest in the new dedicated Recruitment Hub in Acton, West London. The facility, located within Acton Jobcentre Plus, opened its […]
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New HS2 recruitment hub to support job seekers
A new one-stop-shop has been opened for job seekers looking for opportunities on major infrastructure schemes as part of the HS2 programme. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has joined forces with HS2 to invest in the new dedicated Recruitment Hub in Acton, West London. The facility, located within Acton Jobcentre Plus, opened its […]
Garic appoints Luke Bell as sales director
Garic has appointed Luke Bell as sales director, strengthening its commercial leadership as the business continues to scale both its core offering and Garic+. Joining the business on 29 June, Luke brings more than 15 years of experience in the hire sector, with a strong track record of building effective sales teams, strengthening rehire performance, […]
Garic appoints Luke Bell as sales director
Garic has appointed Luke Bell as sales director, strengthening its commercial leadership as the business continues to scale both its core offering and Garic+. Joining the business on 29 June, Luke brings more than 15 years of experience in the hire sector, with a strong track record of building effective sales teams, strengthening rehire performance, […]
ScotRail reinforces support for armed forces community
ScotRail has marked Armed Forces Day (Saturday 27 June) and strengthened its commitment to the armed forces community by becoming a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by organisations to ensure those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly and […]
Long serving Metro driver ‘proud’ to drive last Class 599
A long serving Metro driver has spoken of his pride after getting the honour of driving the last old train on the network. Richard Turner was handed the task of driving the Class 599 on its final guaranteed runs in customer service, which took place on Friday 26 June. Richard, 57, of Newcastle, drove it […]
Universities Work to Reduce Rail Travel Disruption in Hot Weather
The Universities of Huddersfield and Southampton have joined forces under the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) to support changes in Network Rail’s hot weather policies. The resulting work will mean a significant reduction in travel disruption for rail passengers when temperatures soar. When Britain enjoys a summer heatwave, rails in direct sunlight can […]
Universities Work to Reduce Rail Travel Disruption in Hot Weather
The Universities of Huddersfield and Southampton have joined forces under the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) to support changes in Network Rail’s hot weather policies. The resulting work will mean a significant reduction in travel disruption for rail passengers when temperatures soar. When Britain enjoys a summer heatwave, rails in direct sunlight can […]
Advice for rail passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary in weather warning areas extended
Request for rail passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary as Met Office weather warning is extended into Friday 26 June. Rail users have already been urged to only make necessary journeys on Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June, to, from or within the current red weather warning zone for extreme heat in parts […]
Advice for rail passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary in weather warning areas extended
Request for rail passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary as Met Office weather warning is extended into Friday 26 June. Rail users have already been urged to only make necessary journeys on Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June, to, from or within the current red weather warning zone for extreme heat in parts […]