Category: Company news

Alstom appoints Cathy Pianon as chief communications officer

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has announced the appointment of Cathy Pianon as chief communications officer, effective Thursday 1 October 2026. Reporting directly to Alstom’s chief executive officer, Martin Sion, she will lead the Group’s communications function, overseeing corporate, media, internal and digital communications, as well as brand, events and reputation. “Cathy […]

Amey announces major engineering recruitment drive to support growth in transport, energy and nuclear

Amey has announced plans to recruit approximately 600 professionals over the next 18 months, as part of a targeted investment in the skills and capabilities required to support future growth across priority infrastructure markets. The recruitment drive will strengthen the Consulting business’ engineering capability and support its expanding portfolio of work, as clients look for […]

New Bogie Drop Facility Officially Opened at Canton Depot

Major Milestone for Rail Maintenance in Wales Cairn Cross is proud to announce the successful completion and official opening of the new bogie drop maintenance facility at Canton Maintenance Depot, Cardiff, delivered for Transport for Wales as part of the Core Valley Lines transformation programme. The milestone was marked by a visit from Welsh Deputy […]

Electro-Wind Continues to Expand with Major Factory Refurbishment and Extension.

Electro-Wind Ltd is proud to announce the continued expansion and investment in its operations, marked by the recent extension and refurbishment of its main production premises. Operating across three sites, Electro-Wind has grown over 47 years. Following the 2016 expansion into a 20,000 sq. ft. facility to accommodate offices, stores, and despatch, and the addition […]

SWR earns highest MOD accolade for supporting Armed Forces

South Western Railway (SWR) has been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award, the Ministry of Defence’s highest accolade for organisations that provide exceptional support to the Armed Forces community. The award, achieved just two years after earning Silver, means SWR joins Network Rail among a select group of employers recognised for their […]

GB Railfreight names locomotive 66745 ‘Wigan Springs Branch’

GB Railfreight (GBRf) has named locomotive 66745 ‘Wigan Springs Branch’ in recognition of the vital role played by one of Network Rail’s key seasonal maintenance hubs. Colleagues and guests from Network Rail and GB Railfreight gathered for the naming ceremony on Wednesday 15 July, which was attended by GBRf Chief Executive Officer John Smith OBE […]

Amey appoints Jonathan Goring as executive advisor

Amey has appointed Jonathan Goring as executive advisor to help shape the company’s next phase of growth. With a career spanning infrastructure, the built environment, government programmes, and major capital projects, Jonathan has operated at the most senior levels of industry, including CEO, board and programme leadership roles. He has worked across both the UK […]

Network Rail Consulting secures $26 million management contract with Sound Transit

Network Rail Consulting, Inc. (NRC), has been awarded a $26 million, three-year Asset Management Support Services contract by the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) to support the enhancement of asset management and maintenance practices across its Link light rail network. NRC will partner with Sound Transit to strengthen asset management capability and […]

Network Rail Consulting secures $26 million management contract with Sound Transit

Network Rail Consulting, Inc. (NRC), has been awarded a $26 million, three-year Asset Management Support Services contract by the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (Sound Transit) to support the enhancement of asset management and maintenance practices across its Link light rail network. NRC will partner with Sound Transit to strengthen asset management capability and […]