Two more Class 99 locomotives bound for GB Railfreight (GBRf) have arrived at Royal Portbury Dock, Bristol.
Category: UK
RailStaff Awards 2025: honouring the industry’s everyday heroes
Representatives from across the rail industry celebrated last night (Thursday 27 November) at the RailStaff Awards 2025. Held at Birmingham’s NEC, the event shines a spotlight on the people whose dedication keeps the railway running. Rail managers, customer service assistants, apprentices, training managers and many more were there, reflecting the industry’s wide range of skills […]
Mortlake station provides access to mental health support for those in need
South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail have unveiled ‘Hub of Hope’ signage at Mortlake station, signposting to local and national mental health services. Hub of Hope is provided by Chasing the Stigma, one of the UK’s largest mental health charities. The signs at Mortlake station are designed to help those using the station who […]
Siemens Welcomes Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme MP to Goole Rail Village
Siemens Mobility’s Rail Village in Goole, East Yorkshire, recently welcomed Member of Parliament for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme, Lee Pitcher MP, to its Goole Rail Village. The visit provided an opportunity to see Siemens Mobility’s investment of up to £240 million in the region, which will bring up to 1,000 direct jobs […]
Alex Hynes named as new CEO of DfT Operator
Alex Hynes has been appointed as the new chief executive of Department for Transport Operator Limited (DFTO) to lead the next phase in the transition to Great British Railways. With significant experience in both the rail industry and Department for Transport, his appointment will support the Government’s mission to bring together track and train – […]
Sharif Narouz named as major programme director at WSP
Engineering and professional services firm WSP has announced the appointment of Sharif Narouz as major programme director for the UK and Ireland. Sharif brings extensive experience from senior client roles at AWE, Crossrail and TfL, most recently leading a +£5 billion programme in the Defence Nuclear sector. He is an accredited NISTA Tier 1 Project […]
Hundreds of upgraded CCTV cameras set to watch over TPE stations
TransPennine Express (TPE) is rolling out one of its biggest-ever security upgrades, with more than 600 new high-definition cameras being installed across its stations. The £4.4 million investment will deliver sharper images, wider coverage, and faster access to footage – helping staff and police respond to incidents more effectively and giving customers extra peace of […]
RSSB appoints Joshua Fisher as chief operating officer
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Fisher as its new chief operating officer. Joshua brings extensive experience in digital transformation and operational leadership, having previously served as RSSB’s Chief Digital Officer. This appointment marks a significant step in strengthening RSSB’s executive team as it continues to […]
Stannah Lifts announces key leadership appointments
Stannah Lifts Distribution and Service (LD&S) has announced two significant appointments within its Maintenance and Repair (M&R) Division. Following the recent introduction of two regional managers—Julie Dutton (South) and Andy Miller (North)— the company is welcoming two talented colleagues into branch manager roles in Birmingham and Orpington. New appointments: Birmingham Service Branch – Peter Bailey […]
National Railway Museum and Google Arts & Culture launch ‘Beyond the Tracks’ project
A collaborative project between National Railway Museum and Google Arts & Culture called ‘Beyond the Tracks’ has been launched with the aim of bringing the transformative story of the railways to a global digital audience. To celebrate the 200-year anniversary of the modern railway, this work which has taken one year to create, embraces the […]