The UK rail freight sector has launched what it describes as the first standardised climate change risk assessment model for multi-user freight sites. Developed through…
Category: Safety
RSSB appoints Iain Lanaghan to Board
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has appointed Iain Lanaghan to its board as a non industry, non executive director and chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, with effect from 1 May 2026. Iain is an experienced chair and non-executive director with more than 40 years’ experience operating at Board level in complex […]
Safer level crossings for East Suffolk
Level crossings on the East Suffolk line are being upgraded with new crossing technology that will make them safer for all road users, walkers and farmers ahead of the expected increase in rail freight for Sizewell C. The upgrade work is taking place as part of the wider Sizewell Rail Programme to renew and upgrade […]
New agreement aims to improve safety at private level crossings in Scotland
Organisations from across Scotland have come together to sign up to a new agreement aimed at improving safety for walkers, cyclists and other non-vehicle users at private level crossings. Network Rail manages nearly 350 level crossings across Scotland that are classified as private. However, many are located along well-used routes through farmland, woodland and other […]
Railway Mission appoints new chaplain to support rail staff
The Railway Mission has announced the appointment of Rev’d Mags Farrow as a new Railway Mission Chaplain, bringing extensive experience in chaplaincy, pastoral care, staff wellbeing, education, and community support. Rev’d Farrow joins the Railway Mission with more than 13 years of leadership experience in pastoral and community settings, including work in prisons, schools, and churches. Her background […]