Frauscher Sensor Technology has announced that Mayank Tripathi has assumed the position of vice president & general manager, effective 1 January 2026. Michael Thiel concluded his remarkable 15-year tenure as Frauscher CEO at the end of 2025. The leadership transition follows Frauscher’s succession plan and marks an important milestone as the company enters its next […]
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Railway Mission welcomes Frances Roscoe as new chaplain for the Northeast
The Railway Mission is delighted to announce the appointment of Frances Roscoe as its new Chaplain for the Northeast of England. Frances joins the Railway Mission with a rich and varied background spanning education, pastoral care and community support. A dedicated mother of two, she relocated to the Northeast in 2023 and brings with her […]
Aglaja Schneider appointed joint CEO for Siemens Mobility UK and Ireland
Siemens Mobility has announced the appointment of Aglaja Schneider as Joint Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for Rolling Stock and Customer Services for its business in the UK & Ireland, effective 1 January 2026. Sambit Banerjee, who has been in this role until now, has decided to retire after a distinguished 30-year career across […]
Aglaja Schneider appointed joint CEO for Siemens Mobility UK and Ireland
Siemens Mobility has announced the appointment of Aglaja Schneider as Joint Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for Rolling Stock and Customer Services for its business in the UK & Ireland, effective 1 January 2026. Sambit Banerjee, who has been in this role until now, has decided to retire after a distinguished 30-year career across […]
ScotRail records busiest December under public ownership
ScotRail recorded its busiest December since public ownership began, with 7,866,187 passenger journeys made across Scotland’s Railway during December 2025. The figure represents an increase of 701,910 journeys (+10%) compared to December 2024, when 7,164,277 journeys were recorded, and a 69% increase on December 2022, when 4,646,072 journeys were made. The milestone follows a series of record-breaking […]
Bridge replacement successfully completed at Harlington station
Network Rail has successfully installed a new footbridge as part of a £7.9 million project to improve safety and long‑term reliability at Harlington station. The modern structure – designed to last for 120 years – replaces the previous ageing bridge, providing an upgraded, more durable connection improving the experience for station users while also making […]
New chairs of Network Rail and DFTO named
Two key rail leaders have been appointed to oversee the railways at a monumental time for the industry today, Monday 12 January. Richard George has been appointed Chair of Network Rail, the public body that owns, operates, maintains, and develops Britain’s railway infrastructure. Sir Andrew Haines will become Chair of Department for Transport Operator Limited (DFTO), the government body bringing all currently […]
Resonate Group appoints Gurvir Henderson as head of propositions and bids
Resonate Group has appointed Gurvir Henderson as head of propositions and bids, bringing more than two decades of experience in transport and rail to support the company’s continued growth and leadership in digital rail innovation. In her new role, Gurvir will be responsible for shaping and developing market-leading propositions, ensuring Resonate Group’s solutions continue to […]
M6 opens early after successful railway bridge installation
The M6 through Cumbria has reopened 13 hours earlier than planned after the successful installation of a 4,200-tonne railway bridge over the motorway this weekend. Clifton railway bridge near Penrith has been replaced by Network Rail and its principal contractor Skanska as part of a £60 million investment to make the West Coast Main Line […]
Network Rail thanks Severn Valley Railway for Storm Goretti support
As Storm Goretti closed in on the UK last week, a diesel locomotive from the Severn Valley Railway heeded a call from Network Rail to help clear snow and debris from the West Midlands main line overnight. With an amber weather warning in place and the storm about to strike, the SVR made available one […]