An investigation by leading women’s charity, Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI), into safety standards at UK train stations has revealed widespread gaps in disability provision. The results of the new investigation are based on surveys undertaken by Soroptimists – the charity’s members – across 373 stations and 985 platforms throughout the UK. Although […]
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Special ‘Sunflower Train’ brings communities together along the Severn Beach line
Community groups, rail industry partners, local volunteers and passengers shared a unique journey this morning (Friday 28 August) on board a special ‘Sunflower Train’ celebrating connection, creativity, and community along the Severn Beach line in Bristol. The event, led by Network Rail in partnership with Great Western Railway (GWR), Siemens, Severnside Community Rail Partnership and […]
UKRL Appoints Industry Leader Andrew Chivers as New Chair
UKRL, the leading independent provider of vehicle overhaul, maintenance, and engineering services to the UK rail industry, has appointed highly respected industry leader Andrew Chivers as Chair. A chartered engineer with over 40 years of leadership experience in rail operations, engineering, and asset management, Chivers brings a wealth of strategic expertise to the East Midlands-based […]
HS2 launches new apprenticeship pathway for the unemployed
HS2 is launching a new fast-track training programme to help unemployed West Midlands residents secure a construction apprenticeship on Britain’s new railway. The programme is being led by HS2’s West Midlands construction partners, Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) – who are delivering the 90km section of the railway between Warwickshire, Birmingham and Staffordshire, and Mace Dragados […]
AtkinsRéalis appoints Justin Norman as Managing Director of Transportation
AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear company, has appointed Justin Norman as Managing Director of its Transportation business for the UK and Ireland, with immediate effect. A Chartered Engineer with a background in civil engineering, Norman has been with the business for more than 20 years, joining Atkins in 2003 and progressing through senior […]
New Framework Strengthens Practical Training for Future Train Drivers
Following a successful pilot, Rail Delivery Group (RDG) in partnership with passenger train operators, ASLEF and the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB), has developed a new framework to enhance practical on-the-job training for train drivers. The new framework represents a major milestone in industry-wide collaboration, bringing together key partners to strengthen driver training across the […]
LNER Engineer Hangs Up His Spanner After 47 Years of Keeping Customers Moving
An LNER engineer who has dedicated 47 years to keeping rail customers moving has packed away his tools for the last time ahead of retirement. Nick Dudley, 64, from Romford, started on the railway on 4 September 1978 as an apprentice at London’s King’s Cross station. He has railway heritage, with his dad being a […]
Hitachi Collaborates with EDT to Inspire Future Rail Talent
As demand grows for the next generation of engineers and technical professionals, Hitachi Rail and education charity EDT worked together to inspire more young people to consider careers in STEM. EDT delivered its Industrial Cadets Bronze Routes into STEM programme, with one of the industry days hosted by Hitachi Rail. The company welcomed 20 young […]
Hitachi Collaborates with EDT to Inspire Future Rail Talent
As demand grows for the next generation of engineers and technical professionals, Hitachi Rail and education charity EDT worked together to inspire more young people to consider careers in STEM. EDT delivered its Industrial Cadets Bronze Routes into STEM programme, with one of the industry days hosted by Hitachi Rail. The company welcomed 20 young […]