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Railway Mission Welcomes Paul Verghese as New Trustee

The Railway Mission is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Verghese as a Trustee of the charity. With over 33 years of senior...

RSSB enhancing toolkit to help reduce SPAD risk

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is enhancing one of its toolkits to help the rail industry reduce the risk from trains passing a signal...

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...

Southern engineer’s digital art blasted off to moon

By day, Edward Fee is an engineer servicing trains at Southern’s Stewarts Lane Depot in Battersea. By night, he is a digital artist with...

RMT boss Mick Lynch announces retirement

Mick Lynch, general secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), has announced his decision to retire at the age...

‘Wise up, size up’ says Network Rail

Lorry drivers are being urged to know the height of their vehicle after a Birmingham bridge was hit three times in less than a...

Network Rail employees named in New Year Honours list

Four Network Rail employees have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in HM The King’s New Year Honours list announced today. Kathleen O’Malley, project manager...

Charity golf day is a hole in one

On 3 October, senior rail industry professionals gathered at the picturesque Celtic Manor Resort in South Wales for a friendly golf competition, raising vital...

Embracing the Spirit of Christmas: Railway Carol Services Spread Joy Across the Industry

The past few years have brought challenges that tested resilience and community spirit. This Christmas season, the railway industry is inviting everyone to step...

ScotRail commits to becoming Endometriosis Friendly Employer

ScotRail is the latest organisation pledging to support colleagues impacted by endometriosis, by joining the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme.  Through the scheme, which is run by...

Nick Millington elected to Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering

Network Rail Wales and Borders route director Nick Millington has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering. Nick was one of...

Samaritans and Network Rail extend partnership

Samaritans announced today that it will continue to be the primary delivery partner for Network Rail’s strategy to prevent suicide on the railway following...

Network Rail partners with RSPB to improve safety at Lochwinnoch nature reserve

Network Rail has teamed-up with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) to install new measures to keep wildlife safe at the...

Multi-million pound HS2 fund boosts hundreds of community projects

More than £16 million has been invested in community and business projects bordering HS2’s route, helping to drive the local economy, enhance the environment...

CrossCountry supports Cornwall grassroot community initiatives

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has announced the grand totals of funding for local charity, the Cornwall Community Foundation, after a year-long funding period came...

Expert commentary – Dr Neil Strong, Biodiversity Strategy Manager, Network Rail

RailStaff caught up with Dr Neil Strong who spoke to us about his work managing Network Rail’s real estate, the role of new technology,...

South Western Railway Supports Samaritans as employees gear up to run the 2024 TCS London Marathon

Railway workers across are set to raise thousands of pounds for Samaritans this April as they put on their running shoes to take on...

Network Rail employee recognised in HM The King’s New Year Honours List for Ukraine Rail Aid work

Network Rail enployee Zoe Sookun has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the railway through her work in project managing...