Colin Wheeler
On 5 November, the proposal to establish Great British Railways (GBR) was formally laid before Parliament. As part of this major reorganisation, the...
Representatives from across the rail industry celebrated on Thursday 27 November at the RailStaff Awards 2025.
Held at Birmingham’s NEC, the event shines a spotlight...
After nearly four decades in the railway industry, Howard Smith OBE, director of the Elizabeth line, is retiring from Transport for London (TfL). Speaking...
David Shirres
In its 150-year history, it is unlikely that the 90-acre railway workshops at Derby Litchurch Lane has ever welcomed 40,000 people over a...
UKRL worked with Learning Partners to embed professional skills and effective people processes within its technically talented workforce and deliver sustainable growth in capability.
UKRL...
Identifying hidden concerns can help reduce risk, says CIRAS confidential hotline.
Understanding rules and regulations, investing in health and safety, and being willing to listen...
On Tuesday 11 February, RailStaff visited St. Pancras International to witness the launch of Rebuilding Futures Alliance (RFA), an ambitious new initiative dedicated to...
Carlisle Support Services tells RailStaff why it's decided to cut down on the use of sub-contractors, and bolster its commitment to recruitment and training.
In...
Signalling training specialist BK3 Training has recently expanded its team, attracting well-known names to the organisation. Managing director Sanj Bansal recently appointed Mick Walsh...
RailStaff’s new columnist, Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain, explains why an industry-wide push on EDI is essential.
In many ways, the rail industry is extraordinarily honest. When there...
