Deborah Birch, head of HR at Hull Trains, picked up the coveted HR and Recruitment Person Award at this year’s RailStaff Awards. The Award recognises the individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and excellence in the strategic management of human resources and who have explored innovative approaches in attracting, selecting, and nurturing top […]
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Huge improvements scheduled for West Coast Main Line over Christmas period
Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line this Christmas are being urged to check before they travel ahead of a programme of major railway improvements. Between 25 December and 15 January, thousands of workers from Network Rail and its supply chain will be upgrading sections of the line between London and Cumbria to improve […]
Celebrating rail’s brightest new talent
Apprenticeships provide a valuable route into the rail industry, giving people from all backgrounds the chance to develop the skills and experience needed for a rewarding career. At the same time, apprentices play a vital role for employers, bringing fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and much-needed support as experienced staff move on. The Apprentice of the Year […]
Upgrade work to affect train journeys in Somerset this December.
Network Rail will complete essential engineering work over seven days in Somerset next week, affecting passengers travelling through the Castle Cary area. Over the course of one week, between Monday 8 and Sunday 14 December, track drainage is being replaced next to Somerton Tunnel to help alleviate the risk of flooding on the line between […]
Resonate Group appoints Carmen Hula as chief finance officer
Digital railway specialist Resonate Group has appointed Carmen Hula as it chief finance officer, bringing extensive experience in to support the company’s next phase of sustainable growth and innovation in digital rail technology. In her new role, Carmen will oversee Resonates financial strategy and operations, driving efficiencies, and supporting strategic investment as the business continues […]
South Western Railway and Network Rail restore full West of England timetable
Hourly train services between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids have resumed today, Saturday 29 November. South Western Railway and Network Rail have restored the full West of England timetable, after speed restrictions between Gillingham in Dorset and Axminster in Devon were removed earlier this week. The driest spring and hottest summer ever recorded in […]