Victa Railfreight is pleased to announce the appointment of Debbie Simmons as its new Managing Director, taking over from company founder Neil Sime, who will move into the role of Executive Chairman. Debbie has been part of Victa for 13 years, including 10 years full-time, and most recently served as Contracts and Resources Manager. With extensive experience in business […]
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Victa Railfreight appoints Debbie Simmons as new Managing Director
Victa Railfreight is pleased to announce the appointment of Debbie Simmons as its new Managing Director, taking over from company founder Neil Sime, who will move into the role of Executive Chairman. Debbie has been part of Victa for 13 years, including 10 years full-time, and most recently served as Contracts and Resources Manager. With extensive experience in business […]
TfL launches powerful campaigns to encourage people to be active bystanders and to deter perpetrators of crime
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new campaign in cinemas and ITVX to encourage people to support those who experience hate crime and other forms of abuse on the London transport network. It launches during National Hate Crime Awareness Week (11-18 October), with a complementary campaign targeting perpetrators, and as TfL announces more free […]
Govia Thameslink Railway announces appointment of Ruth Busby OBE as People Director
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced Ruth Busby OBE as its new People Director. Ruth will join GTR in November and brings to the role a powerful combination of deep sector expertise, strategic insight into rail, and a genuine passion for building an inclusive and purpose-driven organisational culture. Ruth’s deep understanding of railway challenges and […]
Rail industry offers free rail travel to help veterans and Armed Forces attend Remembrance Services
The rail industry is supporting serving military personnel and veterans by providing free rail travel during this year’s Remembrance commemorations. Serving military personnel and veterans attending Services of Remembrance across Great Britain on Sunday 9 November will be able to travel by train for free. This includes travel to any London Terminal station on either […]
“I’m Fine” – The Silent Struggle of Gen Z’s Mental Health
Gen Z are keeping quiet about their mental health – far more than their parents or grandparents. New research from Network Rail released to mark World Mental Health Day (Friday 10 October 2025), reveals 78% of Gen Z (18–29-year-olds) have found it hard to open up, compared with 31% of Baby Boomers (61–79-year-olds), debunking the […]
Huw Merriman joins High Speed Rail Group as Chair
The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) is delighted to announce the appointment of former Rail Minister and Chair of the Transport Select Committee, Huw Merriman, as Non-Executive Chair of the HSRG. Huw served as Conservative MP for Bexhill and Battle constituency from 2015 to 2024, and was Minister of State for Rail, HS2 and Regional […]
Railway 200: Four generations of railway service and still loving life on the rails
Saturday 27 September marked a landmark moment in British history – 200 years since the world’s first passenger railway journey between Stockton and Darlington. Since the early days of Locomotion No. 1, the railway has became the backbone of Britain, moving people and goods, connecting communities, and evolving through steam, diesel and now electrification. For […]
Train driver apprenticeship drives CrossCountry’s Chloe to new career
A recent survey has revealed that 85% of women in the UK hold the belief that many jobs are still viewed as being more suited to men. Consequently, 10% have avoided applying for certain roles due to concerns about not being as successful as male counterparts. The rail industry isn’t immune to such stigma. Long-distance […]
Arriva Group appoints new CEO
Arriva Group has today announced the appointment of Gianfranco Sgro as its new chief executive officer (CEO) with effect 1 October 2025. Gianfranco joins Arriva after almost 11-years at Kuehne+Nagel, the global logistics company, where he is currently executive vice president for Contract Logistics. He is also a member of the Management Board. Prior to […]