Resonate has appointed Camilla Gilchrist as chief operating officer, in support of the company’s growth objectives. Camilla joins Resonate from Tractable, where, during a period of rapid growth, she was chief of staff and director of operations, developing strong foundations to support robust scaling. With extensive experience in Enterprise SaaS and B2C technology organisations, Camilla […]
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Alstom trainees’ success recognised during National Apprenticeship Week
Alstom is celebrating the achievements of two Plymouth-based trainees who have been recognised for their skills and high standards in the Devon city’s annual Apprentice of the Year Awards. Kieren O’Donnell, an industrial engineering apprentice at Alstom – and studying at Aston University – was named Final Year Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year. Meanwhile, Marcel […]
North Yorkshire Moors Railway announces major funding milestone for vital project
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced that £130,000 has now been raised towards the urgent stabilisation of Bridge 42, marking a major milestone in efforts to restore services ahead of the 2026 season, which will begin on 28 March. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of supporters and donors, this funding will go towards […]
First major work begins to electrify the Borders Railway
Network Rail will begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway later this week. The work follows the Scottish Government’s announcement in September last year of a £342 million investment to electrify routes in Fife and the Borders and introduce new battery‑electric trains. Electrification will help cut carbon emissions, improve air quality, enhance […]
Public invited to share views on Huddersfield TRU upgrades
Between Standedge and Gledholt in Huddersfield, the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is proposing a series of upgrades designed to support electrification and increased capacity on the route. These include improvements at Marsden and Slaithwaite stations, the reconstruction of a number of bridges and highways, and the installation of new track, signalling and cabling. Overhead line […]
Heritage railway harnesses solar energy to keep environmental gains on track
Sustainability goals and a desire to reduce environmental impact are behind the Kent & East Sussex Railway’s (K&ESR) latest station upgrade, made possible by a UK Government-funded grant from Ashford Borough Council. The award-winning heritage railway has received a Rural Energy Transition grant of £14,740 from the council to help with the cost of installing […]
Dan from “The Right Track” joins Greater Anglia in latest Life on Rails podcast episode
Greater Anglia has released the latest episode of its Life on Rails podcast, with Dan from “The Right Track” joining the show to discuss how social media is changing the way people experience and engage with the railway. The third episode of series three is presented by Dom Rosso and Lucy Wright from Greater Anglia’s Corporate Affairs […]