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      GTR sees huge increase in female apprentices

      Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has revealed a significant increase in the number of women starting an apprenticeship with the rail operator. A total of...

      EMR doubles down on body-worn cameras

      East Midlands Railway (EMR) has rolled out more than 330 additional body-worn cameras for its staff as part of its ongoing commitment to colleague...

      50 years of Birmingham International

      Avanti West Coast has marked the 50th anniversary of Birmingham International station, celebrating half a century since it first opened. Built to serve Birmingham Airport...

      Derby delivers first refurbished voyager

      On Tuesday 10 February, RailStaff attended the unveiling of the first of CrossCountry’s refurbished Voyager trains at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane Works in Derby. The...

      Honouring HR heroes

      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...

      Private operators under scrutiny

      Colin Wheeler A  combination of new safety concerns amongst those operating and maintaining privately-owned railways, and concerns for volunteers working on railways, are at the...

      Caught on camera: Safer rail for all

      Incidents of verbal abuse, threats, and outright assaults on staff are increasingly common. Passengers want safer journeys and employees want to feel protected while...

      Train driver apprenticeship drives CrossCountry’s Chloe to new career

      A recent survey has revealed that 85% of women in the UK hold the belief that many jobs are still viewed as being more...

      TPE welcomes new finance director

      TransPennine Express (TPE) has announced the addition of Manchester-born Fiona Roberts as its new finance director. Fiona, from Boothstown, brings a wealth of experience to...

      New additions to CrossCountry leadership team

      CrossCountry has announced the appointments of a new customer and commercial director and service delivery director who will join the executive leadership team imminently. Mark...

      GTR shares how it’s cracking down on antisocial behaviour

      James Edwards joined Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) as a Rail Enforcement Officer in 2016, where he worked on the frontline to help crack down...

      “I’m where I belong” says Southern staff member

      Anna Agkortsa joined Southern as a platform assistant in 2022 before she bagged her dream role as a shunter driver last year. Now, the...

      Minimum driver age lowered

      Eighteen-year-olds will now be allowed to drive trains now that the Government has lowered the minimum age from 20 in a bid to tackle...

      CrossCountry welcomes Shiona Rolfe as Managing Director

      CrossCountry has today, Wednesday 26 February, announced the appointment of Shiona Rolfe as new Managing Director, taking effect from Saturday 1 March. Shiona brings a...

      Careers & recruitment roundup

      New recruits, skills, and ideas are forever on the rail industry’s radar. Whether it’s to fill positions on major projects, keep staff and passengers...

      Lumo drives innovation with new appointment

      Lumo has announced the strategic appointment of Rachel Firth as customer experience and innovation manager, reinforcing its commitment to delivering transformative growth and setting...

      TransPennine Express announces newest director

      TransPennine Express (TPE) has appointed Andrew McClements as its new customer experience and transformation director. Andrew’s career spans 10 years at TPE and includes working...

      TPE driver raises over £55,000 for charity

      A TransPennine Express (TPE) driver has raised more than £55,000 for charity by offering a front row seat to train journeys across the north...