Category: People

Key appointment for North East Mayor’s Metro to Washington project

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness’ ambitions to open new rail routes in the region are taking a step forward with technical consultants appointed to provide specialist design work for the Metro to Washington project. Arup, a global consultancy which specialises in design, engineering and environmental services, will conduct a feasibility study along with survey and […]

Carlisle appoints David Brook as head of operational training

Carlisle Support Services has announced the appointment of David Brook as head of operational training which represents another strategic step in its commitment to raising industry standards, having now completely removed the use of subcontracted labour across security and events operations for over a year to improve consistency in quality and service delivery. Joining Carlisle […]

Network Rail launches pre-apprenticeship programme for young talent

Network Rail has launched a new learning academy in partnership with Capital City College in Enfield. The Network Rail Academy offers a pre-apprenticeship programme for 16 to 19-year-olds who are looking for work or training opportunities, helping young people gain skills and take their first steps towards a career in rail. The railway industry plays […]

ORR proposes change to redress policies when booked assistance fails disabled passengers

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says redress claims for failed rail passenger booked assistance should always be assessed on a case-by-case basis, rather than based on ticket price, in a letter sent to the rail industry which seeks views on the proposal. When assistance is delivered, it is usually done well, however there […]

Amey earns Investors in People Platinum accreditation

Amey has achieved Investors in People (IiP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded recognising its people-first approach to leadership, workforce development, and inclusive culture. The achievement was celebrated at a launch event on 30 April at Amey’s Furnival Street office, attended by representatives from Investors in People, members of the Amey executive team, and our […]

Ealing residents benefit from HS2’s long-term investment

Two standout HS2 apprentices from Ealing have proven that hard work really does pay off, as they will now reap the benefits of a free university education and a four-year extension to their employment contracts. When Tyler Pearce-Scott and Charlotte Thomas successfully completed their two-year apprenticeships with Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra (BBVS), HS2’s construction partner […]

TPE invests more than £600k to upgrade traincrew facilities at Newcastle depot

Train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) has invested £602,720 to significantly upgrade its staff facilities for staff at its depot in Newcastle. A new break room at Gunner House depot was officially opened on Monday 28 April by Simon Weston CBE, TPE’s new mental health ambassador and includes a new gym kitted out with a treadmill, […]

Trenitalia c2c joins leading domestic abuse initiative

Trenitalia c2c is delighted to announce its membership of the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA), a leading business network that supports employers to take action on domestic abuse. EIDA works with employers to help them implement effective internal policies on domestic abuse, as well as providing awareness and signposting to up to date resources. […]