Thomas, who served as part-time airlines editor at Australian Aviation between 2005 and 2018 and went on to found Airlineratings.com, was also a prolific aviation commentator and wrote on the sector for outlets including The West Australian, Business N…
Category: People
Station changes at Chalkwell as accessibility investment continues
As part of the investment to make Chalkwell station step-free, customers will start to see changes to walking routes to access the platforms from the ticket hall in preparation for the removal of the existing station footbridge. The Network Rail and c2c teams, now integrated under the GBR Anglia banner, are working together as one […]
LNER funding helps keep Highlands community connected
A Highlands-based community organisation says funding from LNER is helping to change young people’s lives by supporting its work to provide vital technology to those who need it most. Red Chair Highland, a community interest company, promotes digital inclusion across a large rural area from its base in Inverness. The team supports communities where connectivity […]
Rail contractor hosts careers event for young people in West of Scotland
National rail contractor, QTS Group, hosted its annual ‘The Future of Rail’ event at its headquarters in South Lanarkshire last week. The event, which took place on 20 and 21 May, welcomed several of QTS Group’s partners, including Network Rail, to promote the rail industry’s ability to offer flourishing careers for young people. Now in its […]
Women’s Charity Joins Forces with Southeastern Railway to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls
Women’s charity Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) has partnered with Southeastern Railway to establish a community-led forum, launching this summer. It will be focused on improving safety and confidence for women and girls using rail services. Southeastern Railway is working in collaboration with SIGBI and other representative groups, to ensure the forum is […]
Women’s Charity Joins Forces with Southeastern Railway to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls
Women’s charity Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) has partnered with Southeastern Railway to establish a community-led forum, launching this summer. It will be focused on improving safety and confidence for women and girls using rail services. Southeastern Railway is working in collaboration with SIGBI and other representative groups, to ensure the forum is […]
Carlisle Support Services Appoints Jason Gray to Lead Practical Innovation Initiatives
Carlisle Support Services announced the appointment of Jason Gray as its new Technical Solutions Director. This strategic hire reinforces Carlisle’s commitment to integrating technology with its people-led service delivery, ensuring clients benefit from innovative, future-proof security and advanced FM solutions. Jason brings a wealth of experience across the fire and security sectors, having progressed from […]
ScotRail encourages customers and staff to take action during Mental Health Awareness Week
ScotRail is encouraging customers and staff across the country to take action to support good mental health as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, with station announcements across the network reminding people that it is ‘OK to talk’. Throughout the week, audio announcements at stations and messages on customer information screens have been encouraging people […]
Railway Benefit Fund reveals £2.76 Million in social value to the UK rail industry
Railway Benefit Fund (RBF), the charity dedicated to supporting current, former, and retired railway workers and their families, has published its latest Impact Report. The report reveals the charity delivered £2,757,683 in social value in 2025, supporting over 500 railway workers and their families across the UK with the practical help and stability needed to […]