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Railway Mission Appoints New Trustee, Mameri Ese, to Strengthen Support for Rail Industry Workers
The Railway Mission is pleased to announce the appointment of Mameri Ese as a new Trustee, bringing with her a wealth of experience in project management, financial stewardship, and workplace well-being. Mameri’s background in the rail industry, coupled with her passion for mentoring and personal development, makes her an invaluable addition to the Mission’s leadership […]
Jake Kelly returns to Network Rail to head up NW&C
Jake Kelly is returning to Network Rail’s North West & Central Region (NW&C) as its new regional management director. With over 25 years in the rail industry, Jake brings a wealth of track and train experience in regional, national and strategic roles. Starting today (Monday 24 March), Jake has set out his three priorities for […]
Cumbrian coastline track upgrade planned for August
Passengers are being given early notice of plans to replace a section of track on the Cumbrian coastline in August this year. The track renewal work will involve closing the line on the Barrow Coast Route between Sellafield and Workington from 30 August for approximately 23 days. Part of the line has been affected by […]
Gemini Trains launches Channel Tunnel open access bid
A new train operating company, Gemini Trains, is being established to offer competitive fares and high-quality, frequent train services between the UK and continental Europe. Chaired by Lord Tony Berkeley, Gemini has applied to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) for an open access licence to operate between London and Paris, with other routes […]
Gemini Trains launches Channel Tunnel open access bid
A new train operating company, Gemini Trains, is being established to offer competitive fares and high-quality, frequent train services between the UK and continental Europe. Chaired by Lord Tony Berkeley, Gemini has applied to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) for an open access licence to operate between London and Paris, with other routes […]
Management change at Rhomberg Sersa
Austrian-Swiss railway firm Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group is restructuring its project business and placing Sandra Resch and Manfred Fitz at the helm. Sandra and Manfred will jointly take the lead, as former Managing Director Robert Kumpusch steps down from his position at his own request. Resch previously served as co-managing director, while Fitz is newly […]
Management change at Rhomberg Sersa
Austrian-Swiss railway firm Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group is restructuring its project business and placing Sandra Resch and Manfred Fitz at the helm. Sandra and Manfred will jointly take the lead, as former Managing Director Robert Kumpusch steps down from his position at his own request. Resch previously served as co-managing director, while Fitz is newly […]
Network Rail aims to complete Doncaster training facility this summer
A new railway training facility in Doncaster continues to take shape and is set to be complete this summer. Network Rail took over the building in late 2024 and since then have been making plans to transform the building so it can be used to train railway workers from across the industry. The site, in […]
Network Rail aims to complete Doncaster training facility this summer
A new railway training facility in Doncaster continues to take shape and is set to be complete this summer. Network Rail took over the building in late 2024 and since then have been making plans to transform the building so it can be used to train railway workers from across the industry. The site, in […]