In a major step toward unifying the UK’s rail network, Network Rail’s Group Director of Communications, Molly Neal, has been appointed Integrated Communications Director across DFTO and Network Rail. For the first time, a single communications function will span both organisations, aligning strategic messaging across the railway system as it transitions toward Great British Railways […]
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Rail industry unites communications leadership ahead of GBR transition
In a major step toward unifying the UK’s rail network, Network Rail’s Group Director of Communications, Molly Neal, has been appointed Integrated Communications Director across DFTO and Network Rail. For the first time, a single communications function will span both organisations, aligning strategic messaging across the railway system as it transitions toward Great British Railways […]
Philipp Kurek named new head of Bosch Engineering’s rail division
Philipp Kurek has been named as head of the Bosch Engineering’s rail technology division. He succeeds Heiko Mangold, who is taking on a new role outside the Bosch Group. Kurek leads the rail technology activities in addition to his current role as head of the off-highway division. Kurek, who holds a degree in industrial engineering […]
Dan Mann and Ola Ogun named as Rail Delivery Group co-CEOs
Following the departure of current Chief Executive Jacqueline Starr, who will be leaving her role in October 2026, Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has announced the appointment of Dan Mann and Ola Ogun as co-CEOs. The announcement marks an important step in RDG’s journey towards GBR in 2027. By providing consistent leadership throughout the transition, they […]
Dan Mann and Ola Ogun named as Rail Delivery Group co-CEOs
Following the departure of current Chief Executive Jacqueline Starr, who will be leaving her role in October 2026, Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has announced the appointment of Dan Mann and Ola Ogun as co-CEOs. The announcement marks an important step in RDG’s journey towards GBR in 2027. By providing consistent leadership throughout the transition, they […]
Third annual c2c Essex Ultra Marathon raises vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK
Local rail operator c2c Railway hosted its third annual Essex Ultra Marathon on Saturday 12 September, with over 160 participants from across Europe taking part and raising vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK. Organised by extreme events specialists XNRG, this year’s event featured three distances: a 50 mile course starting at Upminster, a 30 mile […]
Third annual c2c Essex Ultra Marathon raises vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK
Local rail operator c2c Railway hosted its third annual Essex Ultra Marathon on Saturday 12 September, with over 160 participants from across Europe taking part and raising vital funds for Prostate Cancer UK. Organised by extreme events specialists XNRG, this year’s event featured three distances: a 50 mile course starting at Upminster, a 30 mile […]
Step change as Manchester Victoria gets major staircase upgrades
Staircases at Manchester Victoria station are being overhauled as part of a multi-million-pound investment to improve future journeys for passengers. Network Rail is building two new flights of stairs on the main link bridge between the station concourse and platforms 4, 5 and 6. The work will take place from September 2026 until Spring 2027 and has […]
Step change as Manchester Victoria gets major staircase upgrades
Staircases at Manchester Victoria station are being overhauled as part of a multi-million-pound investment to improve future journeys for passengers. Network Rail is building two new flights of stairs on the main link bridge between the station concourse and platforms 4, 5 and 6. The work will take place from September 2026 until Spring 2027 and has […]
Passengers with mobility scooters can now travel on all types of Northern trains with free permit
It comes after the train operator updated its rules to allow smaller mobility scooters on Class 158 trains. Passengers who currently have mobility scooter permits with Northern are being contacted and told they can travel on Class 158 trains if their scooters meet the size requirements. They will be provided with a new permit which states the […]