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Railway Mission Appoints New Trustee, Mameri Eze, to Strengthen Support for Rail Industry Workers

The Railway Mission is pleased to announce the appointment of Mameri Eze as a new Trustee, bringing with her a wealth of experience in...

ScotRail expands Travel Safe Team with nine new members

ScotRail has strengthened its commitment to promoting a safe railway environment with the expansion of its Travel Safe Team.   Nine new members of the team,...

Andrew Mitchell Joins Railway Mission as Chaplain for the Northeast

The Railway Mission is pleased to announce Andrew Mitchell as the new chaplain for Newcastle and the Northeast of England, taking over from Helen...

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...

Bringing safety concerns to light

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...

Engineer’s art blasts off

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...

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...

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...

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...

‘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...