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Transport Benevolent Fund IMPROVES its benefits to meet today’s needs

Much has changed in the 97 years since the TBF was founded, so adjustments in benefits come as no surprise. Founded in 1923, the Transport...

Remote condition monitoring optimises performance

Knowing how trains are performing, and what may be wrong with them, is crucial as operators strive to improve fleet reliability The ability to monitor...

O’Neill & Brennan keeping the rail workforce safe from COVID-19

As the world slowly returns to normal, and the lockdown eases, more and more people are returning to work. Those who can, will still largely...

Eave FocusLite detects and reports noise levels as well as preventing hearing damage

Good hearing protection needs to prevent hearing damage when working in noisy environments but should still allow workers to hear instructions and warnings from...

A land of opportunity

Why are railway operations, management and technical staff making their way to Melbourne, Australia, in search of a new challenge? With a series of major...

Railways need people

Graham Coombs visits Coyle Rail - popularly known as 'Coyles' - to find out just what it takes to be one of the industry's...

Heathrow Express: Green hands and big plans

Earlier this year, Heathrow Express (HEx) announced an agreement that confirmed the service will continue to operate until at least 2028. Taking the train to...

What does the future hold for one of the UK’s largest suppliers of specialist rail skills?

Any responsible, mindful company in the recruitment and contingent labour market has the same primary objective. “Safety is paramount to me,” said Gary Hardaker,...

Amtrain: When small details make the difference

It’s the small details that matter, says Amtrain’s Sheila McKenna. Having someone on the front desk to greet new learners may not seem so...

Gauging expectations

Colin Johnson, managing director of DGauge, discusses his vision and aspirations for the company and the challenges that lie ahead Britain’s rolling stock fleet has...

Thales: Setting the digital agenda

'The digital agenda’s with us, 
but we need to just go quicker 
in my view,’ said Shaun Jones, 
vice president of Thales UK’s Transport...

Apprentice value in the South Wales Valleys

The stirring beauty of the Welsh valleys can appear to mask the challenging mix of social issues faced by the region’s former mining towns...

Royal recognition for Bridgeway Consulting

Just Eat, Brew Dog and Bridgeway Consulting. It’s not often you get to group a takeaway delivery service, a craft brewery and a diverse...

Amey invests in rail expansion

Amey is already seen as a diverse business, employing more than 20,000 people around the country across a mix of sectors. Its name is...

Clear route ahead

Something like a thousand new passenger trains have been ordered for Britain’s railways over the last couple of years. Cities like Glasgow and Liverpool...