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People matter most in railway safety

Colin Wheeler Artificial Intelligence is increasingly being promoted as a tool that could transform railway safety and performance. But while new technology undoubtedly has a...

Much more than infrastructure

There’s a familiar rhythm to the railway. The steady movement of people, the precision of operations, the constant balancing act between performance, safety, and...

Taking pride in our work

Colin Wheeler As the railway returns to public possession, there is an opportunity to rekindle a culture of pride and responsibility across the industry. This...

A comic approach to a serious issue

GTR and Diane Morgan deliver a hilarious safety campaign, highlighting everyday risky behaviours and encouraging passengers to travel safely. To encourage customers to slow down...

Fatigue: the invisible risk

Health, Safety, and Wellbeing are central pillars of the Rail industry. Our network carries millions of passengers each day and relies on thousands of...

Expert commentary: Catherine Baker, Director, CIRAS

CIRAS plays a unique role in the transport industry, providing a confidential route for reporting safety concerns when people don’t feel able to use...

Looking forward to closer cooperation

Colin Wheeler There is clear enthusiasm for recruiting more heavy goods vehicle drivers to meet current and future industrial demand. Yet electrifying more of our...

Using data to transform safety cultures

Safety is a priority for countless industries, none more so than rail. However, it remains a weak spot for many organisations, and the challenge...

ResponSec: Highlighting health & wellbeing

The backbone of the rail industry is its wonderful workforce. Whether at stations, depots, in offices, or anywhere else in between, rail staff keep...

RAIB kept busy

Colin Wheeler During 2024, RAIB published 13 full reports and 10 Safety Digests. Additionally, it wrote three letters to coroners as well as making 41...

Expert Commentary: David Horne, LNER

David Horne is managing director of LNER and a director at the Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB). He recently joined RailStaff to discuss his...

A time for change and simplification

Colin Wheeler The privatisation of our railways served a purpose when introduced but many will welcome the introduction of the unifying organisation Great British Railways....

Expert commentary: Richard Hines, ORR

Richard Hines stepped up to the role of HM Chief Inspector of Railways / Director of Railway Safety at the Office of Rail and...

200 years of rail a step change is needed

Colin Wheeler This year will see the celebration of the first commercial railway - the Stockton to Darlington - which was the forerunner of our...

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...

Looking back and moving forward

Colin Wheeler I remain of the belief that our railways would benefit from closer cooperative and communication between working, as well as listening to and...

So much to celebrate

With the summer now behind us, the nights are quickly closing in and the creature comforts of home are becoming more appealing in the...

Get ready for Rail Wellbeing Live 2024

Rail staff face health and safety challenges unheard of in most other industries. Accidents and traumatic events, abusive customer behaviour, the toll of physical...