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Investigation launched into what happened when Lewisham train was stranded in freezing weather

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has announced it is looking into the events following the stranding of trains in freezing weather near Lewisham...

Getting smart on safety

The need for confidential reporting was one of the central recommendations that came out of the Cullen Inquiry into the Ladbroke Grove disaster which...

ORR deputy chief inspector moves to RSSB

The Office of Rail and Road's (ORR) deputy chief inspector Johnny Schute has been appointed chief operating officer of RSSB. RSSB CEO Mark Phillips said...

Investigators appeal for witnesses after woman is dragged into tunnel by Tube train

RAIB investigators are asking for witnesses to come forward after an elderly woman was dragged into a London Underground tunnel when her bag became...

“We’d rather talk about football” – Men and mental health

Working trackside can be a challenging existence. Long night shifts in miserable weather are written into the job description. Dave Lee has spent most of...

Railway Mission – Resilience and support

Staff welfare has long been thought to be an important part of any successful business. Although, in the past, the focus has been on...

“There’s a lot more to do” – Mark Carne on mental health

Network Rail's chief executive, Mark Carne, gave a frank reply when asked if he thought the organisation was doing enough to prioritise mental health:...

How much is ill health costing the rail industry?

Ill health costs the UK rail industry around £790 million a year. It is a staggering figure which demonstrates why health and wellbeing matters...

Crossrail: reaching new heights

There's far more to Crossrail than a 73-mile railway. Stewart Thorpe discovers how the project has helped to set new wellbeing standards.  Accident levels during...

Q&A: How TfL is tackling mental health

Ray Roberts, head of mental health at Transport for London (TfL), answers questions about how London's public transport authority looks after the mental health...

Opening up about mental health

Sharon Stevens remembers the exact moment last year when her depression caught up with her. It was a Friday morning. She opened up her...

Investigation launched into Glenfinnan landslip

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has launched an investigation into the dramatic landslip that derailed a train between Lochailort and Glenfinnan in the...

iMechE calls for urgent action over harmful emissions

Diesel and bi-mode rolling stock must be assessed to understand the effect that pollutants have on commuters and railway workers. That is according to a new...

HST train cab struck by tree in Plymouth

Mark Hopwood, Great Western Railway’s managing director, took to LinkedIn to deliver a cautionary new year message after the cab of one of the...

In case you missed it – Joining the debate

You can’t effect change if you’re not part of the discussion. That is the belief of one of the country’s leading civil engineering and construction groups as...

How Network Rail tackles winter weather on the tracks

Each season presents its own challenges for Network Rail, which works around the clock to keep train services running despite testing conditions. Whereas leaf fall...

ScotRail Alliance to rollout £300,000 of body-worn cameras to staff

More than 300 body-worn cameras (BWC) are being made available to frontline rail staff in Scotland. The ScotRail Alliance has invested £300,000 in the devices,...

Alstom appoints new director for safety, quality control and performance

Alstom UK and Ireland has appointed Maria Griffin as its new director for quality, railway safety and performance. Maria started her career at Alstom 26...