The rail industry is about to get moving like never before. Total Active Hub and Network RailSouthern Region have joined forces to launch the Railway 200 Active Challenge: Miles ofHistory; a landmark initiative inspiring employees across the UK rail network team up, movemore and celebrate 200 years of rail in an active and memorable way. Running […]
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Greater Anglia hosts large emergency response test exercise in Norwich
Train operator for the East of England, Greater Anglia, recently tested emergency responses to a major rail incident, as it hosted a significant two-day live exercise in Norwich. The exercise, held on 9 and 10 July, involved more than 200 emergency service, rail, and disaster support staff, who attended Greater Anglia’s Crown Point depot and […]
World’s first Pride parade on a train takes place at record-breaking UK railway festival
LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies from across the UK rail industry have marched together in the world’s first Pride parade on a train. Held at Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering festival in Derby – the world’s largest-ever gathering of historic and modern trains – the procession showcased rail’s proud commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Those marching across Derby […]
Avanti West Coast joins rail industry to protect vulnerable young people
Avanti West Coast and Railway Children hosted an all-day event along the West Coast Main Line to raise awareness of safeguarding issues affecting children and young people. Joining together with rail industry partners, including British Transport Police and Network Rail, the train operator alongside the charity launched an event called “Day of Action”. Dedicating a […]
Improved access for all at Lostwithiel station as new ramp opens
Accessibility has been improved for passengers using Lostwithiel station after Network Rail opened a new accessible ramp at the station in Cornwall. The new 22m-long ramp ensures platform two, for trains towards Penzance, is now fully accessible. It allows access from Grenville Road to the platform and avoids using the other access point between the […]
c2c reaffirms safeguarding commitment, secures SRS re-accreditation
Local rail operator c2c Railway has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding, securing full re-accreditation as part of the 2025/26 Safeguarding on Rail Scheme (SRS), scoring 92% in the assessment audit. The Safeguarding on Rail Scheme (SRS) is a joint initiative awarded by the British Transport Police (BTP) and Department for Transport (DfT) on an annual […]
Stannah Lifts enhances accessibility at Shortlands railway station
Shortlands Station becomes the latest station in South East London to benefit from accessibility upgrades with the installation of three new passenger lifts from Stannah. The project focused on installing new passenger lifts to network specifications, enabling seamless access from the station entrance to each platform, as part of a wider project and ongoing effort […]
West Midlands students given a career boost on HS2
HS2 is continuing to invest in local talent by welcoming university students onto a paid placement programme during the summer holidays. Now in its fourth year, the eight-week ‘earn and learn’ programme forms part of a wider drive to retain local talent by giving students an insight into future career opportunities on their doorstep. Designed […]
Over 7,000 children educated about railway safety ahead of summer holidays
More than 7,000 children in the West Midlands and surrounding areas have been given railway safety lessons to keep them safe this summer. With a long break ahead, parents, children and teenagers are being urged to stay safe when on and around the railway and never take any chances that might put them in danger. […]
LNER leading the rail industry in gender
LNER has been recognised by Women in Transport as leading the rail sector in gender equity. The not-for-profit organisation published their second national report on gender equity which describes LNER as a consistent leader. Women in Transport surveyed over 100 organisations across the transport industry on areas such as female workforce representation, female leaders, gender […]