Efforts to nurture a more inclusive experience for neurodivergent passengers have led to a top accolade for Leeds station. The team has been awarded the National Autistic Society’s Neuroinclusive Access Silver Award, which celebrates a range of improvements introduced across the station. The achievement highlights the difference that small but meaningful changes can have in […]
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ORR appoints Paul Smith as chief executive officer
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today appointed Paul Smith as its chief executive officer, following a public competition. Paul is a highly experienced regulatory leader whose career spans the UK’s aviation, energy and payments sectors, as well as senior regulatory roles in Australia. He comes to ORR from Fingleton, the strategic regulatory […]
Andy Lewis appointed Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has announced the appointment of Andy Lewis as Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents. Andy will take up his role in November 2026 when Andrew Hall retires after almost five years in the role. Andy started his career with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, where he trained as a marine engineer, […]
Andy Lewis appointed Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has announced the appointment of Andy Lewis as Chief Inspector of Rail Accidents. Andy will take up his role in November 2026 when Andrew Hall retires after almost five years in the role. Andy started his career with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, where he trained as a marine engineer, […]
Costain appoints new managing director to SCS JV
UK infrastructure specialist Costain has appointed Rohan O’Grady into its transportation division where he will take on the leadership of the Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture. As managing director of SCS JV, Rohan will be responsible for leading the delivery of the London tunnels section of HS2 during a critical phase of the programme. He […]
Costain appoints new managing director to SCS JV
UK infrastructure specialist Costain has appointed Rohan O’Grady into its transportation division where he will take on the leadership of the Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture. As managing director of SCS JV, Rohan will be responsible for leading the delivery of the London tunnels section of HS2 during a critical phase of the programme. He […]
QTS Group and Network Rail give community hub a new lease of life
Rail contractor QTS Group has worked with Network Rail, on behalf of Scotland’s Railway, to deliver a programme of improvement works at Leithland Neighbourhood Centre in Pollok, Glasgow. The works were completed at no cost to the centre and have made the building safer and more welcoming for local people of all ages. The centre […]
Gripple renews sponsorship of Royal Oak FC
Sheffield manufacturer Gripple has renewed its partnership with grassroots football club Royal Oak FC and Assistant Manager Steve Bracknall for a second season, as the club unveils its brand-new home shirt in collaboration with Sports Direct. Since the partnership began in 2025, Steve has become a familiar face across the Gripple community, hosting customer events, […]
Railway Mission announces the death of Rev David Hardy
Railway Mission is deeply saddened to announce the death of the Rev David Hardy, Methodist Minister and long-serving Railway Mission chaplain, who died on Monday after living with cancer for some time. David was a familiar and much-loved figure around the railway for many years. He was serving as a Methodist minister in the Nuneaton […]