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RailStaff Awards 2023: The event of the year

Every year, the Railstaff Awards gets bigger and better, attracting more interest, more sponsors, and more entries. The industry has its fair share of...

Award winning stories – Lee Woolcott-Ellis, Southeastern

Taking home a RailStaff Award might seem like the end of a journey. The reward for months or years of selfless hard work, the...

A lifetime of service

The railway is a way of life for many in the industry and unlike most other sectors it is not uncommon to find employees...

TBF celebrates station staff

The Transport Benevolent Fund CIO (generally known just as TBF), has stepped up once again to sponsor this year’s Station Staff of the Year...

Inspiring exceptional achievements

Every year, the RailStaff Awards honours the extraordinary individuals of the rail industry, but one award is bestowed on those deemed to have made...

Romain Pison joins SYSTRA as director of decarbonisation

Decarbonisation expert Romain Pison has joined Systra’s UK & Ireland Consultancy division. Romain joins the company as director of decarbonisation and will consolidate and expand...

Andy Lord confirmed as London’s Transport Commissioner

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the Board of Transport for London (TfL) today announced that Andy Lord has been appointed as London’s...

New regional director for Northern in the North West

Craig Harrop has been appointed interim regional director for Northern in the North West. He took over on Monday 29 May, replacing Chris Jackson, who...

Good practice for protecting mental health

The rail industry is more aware of the importance of mental health than ever before, acknowledging the importance of emotional well-being and taking steps...

MTR Elizabeth line announces new train service delivery director

MTR Elizabeth line has announced the appointment of Nick Westcott as its new train service delivery director. Nick has worked in railway operations for the...

Samaritans calls for more investment to support rail staff mental health

Suicide prevention charity Samaritans has called for vital investment from the rail industry to ensure rail workers get adequate support for their mental health....

Expert Commentary: Nick Millington MBE – Route Director, Wales and Borders Route

Nick Millington, Network Rail’s Wales and Borders Route Director, was awarded an MBE in the 2023 New Years Honours list for services to the...

Rail Safety Summit 2023

Colin Wheeler Rail Media’s annual Railway Safety Summit Conference was held on Tuesday 14 March at Loughborough University’s Holywell Park Conference Centre. With 136 people...

Young Rail Professionals – Change at the top

Hello! Welcome to my first column as the new Young Rail Professionals Chairwoman for 2023/2024. My name is Bonnie Price and I work for...

RailStaff Awards 2023

It’s that time again – the countdown to the RailStaff Awards has begun, and although 2022’s event set the bar impossibly high, this year...

Fighting fatigue: a joint responsibility

All rail staff face a significant challenge in managing fatigue. The nature of the work means staff often work irregular hours or long shifts...

Railtex 2023: Careers, Talent, & Skills Hub – Hosted by RailwayPeople.com – Stand L51

Railtex 2023, the UK rail industry’s showcase event, calls at Birmingham’s NEC on 9-11 May As ever, visitors can expect to see an impressive array...

East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) – Digital Career Opportunities

nfrastructure in the UK. Taking place on 09-11 May at Birmingham’s NEC, the event will once again bring together the entire industry, presenting the...