Abergavenny station has taken a major step forward in accessibility and inclusivity with the opening of a brand-new footbridge; the first in the station’s history to provide step-free access between platforms. Installed by Network Rail in partnership with Centregreat, this state-of-the-art structure represents a significant investment in the Wales and Borders network, setting a new […]
Category: People
Surveillance anxiety: Young Brits uncomfortable with cameras on frontline workers
Nearly one in three (29%) young adults aged 18–24 in the UK say they feel uncomfortable when retail or security staff wear body-worn cameras, despite having grown up in a world of constant digital sharing. That’s according to research from body-worn camera company, HALOS. The YouGov survey of over 2,200 Brits also found that more […]
Surveillance anxiety: Young Brits uncomfortable with cameras on frontline workers
Nearly one in three (29%) young adults aged 18–24 in the UK say they feel uncomfortable when retail or security staff wear body-worn cameras, despite having grown up in a world of constant digital sharing. That’s according to research from body-worn camera company, HALOS. The YouGov survey of over 2,200 Brits also found that more […]
Safety staff patrolling West Midlands stations to help keep passengers moving
Station safety teams are being used in the West Midlands to help resolve issues before they can delay passengers’ journeys. The teams – being used at 30 stations between Wolverhampton and Coventry, between Lichfield and Bromsgrove, and at some stations between Solihull and Langley Green – are being used on platforms and trains to provide […]
Safety staff patrolling West Midlands stations to help keep passengers moving
Station safety teams are being used in the West Midlands to help resolve issues before they can delay passengers’ journeys. The teams – being used at 30 stations between Wolverhampton and Coventry, between Lichfield and Bromsgrove, and at some stations between Solihull and Langley Green – are being used on platforms and trains to provide […]
Greater Anglia improves its Passenger Assist booking process
Train operator for the East of England, Greater Anglia, has become the first train operating company in the UK to introduce a new, streamlined booking process for disabled and older rail passengers requiring assistance. Passengers who prefer to pre-book assistance can now request assistance at the same time as booking rail tickets on the Greater […]
Total Active Hub and Network Rail Unveil Epic Challenge to Get the Rail Industry Moving
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 […]
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 […]