Train operator Northern has topped the list of UK rail operators in the Sunday Times ‘Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers’. Entering at 24th place overall, Northern has matched the highest place ever achieved by a train operating company on its debut entry into the rankings. The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers is one of the […]
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National Railway Museum awards construction contract for new Central Hall building
The National Railway Museum in York has signed a contract with Graham Construction Ltd to begin main construction work on building Central Hall, a landmark new museum building that will transform visitor experience. Central Hall, a bespoke building designed by award-winning architects Feilden Fowles, will unify the National Railway Museum’s buildings as a central entrance […]
National Railway Museum awards construction contract for new Central Hall building
The National Railway Museum in York has signed a contract with Graham Construction Ltd to begin main construction work on building Central Hall, a landmark new museum building that will transform visitor experience. Central Hall, a bespoke building designed by award-winning architects Feilden Fowles, will unify the National Railway Museum’s buildings as a central entrance […]
West Midlands railwayman celebrates 50 years of service
A Black Country man who has helped keep millions of people on the move during a 50-year career has celebrated a milestone anniversary at Birmingham New Street. Harjinder ‘Paul’ Dhami, from Tipton, has worked in public-facing and safety-critical jobs on the railway since he started in June 1976. On 15 June he was presented with […]
LNER becomes first UK train operator to launch Ask for Angela scheme
LNER has become the first UK train operator to introduce the ‘Ask for Angela’ safeguarding scheme across its trains and managed stations. The launch comes in Rail Safety Week, an industry wide initiative which focuses on rail safety for all. Now in its tenth year, ‘Ask for Angela’ is widely recognised in the night-time economy […]
Alstom reinforces commitment to UK supply chain with over £720 million spend
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has reaffirmed its commitment to building a strong, collaborative and sustainable rail supply chain across the UK, hosting more than 200 industry stakeholders at its Supplier Day and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards in Derby. The day provided an opportunity for Alstom to share its outlook on […]
Amey wins Network Rail Eastern Region Assessments Contracts
Amey has secured two framework contracts for Network Rail’s Eastern Region known as the Eastern Region Assessment Contract (ERAC). Awarded in March, the contracts have a combined value of £40 million over five years and will see Amey deliver structural assessment services across both the North and South Lots of the framework, the maximum possible […]
Community Rail Network appoints Bill Freeman as new chief executive officer
Community Rail Network has appointed Bill Freeman as its new chief executive officer to lead the organisation through the next phase of growth for the grassroots movement and help ensure community rail remains central to the future direction of Britain’s railways, says Community Rail Network today (Monday). Bill, who previously served as interim chief executive […]