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More questions than answers

Colin Wheeler delivers the latest news in rail safety from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB). We are told that at some time during this...

Honoured Members of the Rail Industry

When King Charles’ New Years Honours List was announced at the end of December, individuals across the country in all fields of work were...

A new life with Arc Infrastructure

If you’re seeking a career in a satisfying role, there’s no better time to pursue your dreams and relocate overseas. Australia continues to roll...

Careers and Recruitment Roundup

The industry is always calling out for new recruits. whether it’s to fill positions on major projects, ensure customers get the best service on...

Progress & Innovation Roundup

The rail industry is always moving forward, employing groundbreaking ideas and technology to help the network run more efficiently, cleanly, and safely. We take...

AI and the rail industry of tomorrow

RailStaff takes a look at the use of AI in rail and considers its wider implications for the industry. You’ll hardly have missed the fact...

A record year for RAIB reports?

Colin Wheeler Colin Wheeler gives us a roundup of the latest safety reports from the Rail Accident Investigation Board (RAIB). Calendar year 2023 looks like being...

Structures examination update: progress made

Colin Wheeler In the last edition of RailStaff I expressed disappointment at the lack of reportable progress following the exchange of correspondence on this issue...

RailStaff Awards 2023: Effervescence

It’s almost that time again. The night that everyone’s been waiting for. The RailStaff Awards is nearly here! Once again, the rail industry’s movers and...

Fatigue, fines, and a reopened investigation

Colin Wheeler A court case was heard in Aberdeen on 7 September concerning the triple fatality passenger train accident at Carmont, west of Stonehaven, back...

Partners in safety

RailStaff speaks to Samantha Facey, Health, Safety and Security director at Govia Thameslink Railway, about itsrenewed partnership with the British Transport Police. The safety of...

Racial and ethnic diversity: travelling in the right direction

RailStaff sits down with Network Rail’s Sharon Salmon to discuss ethnic and racial discrimination, speaking up, and finding the power to enact change. 25 September...

Incidents, accidents, overspeeding, and a near miss

Late notices for train drivers rely on them signing on and reading the details that apply to the route they are to drive. Today,...

Our railways and trams need more focused organisation

Colin Wheeler Political turmoil, the UK economy, and Covid have all affected the way we live and work. Hopefully we are at last moving forward...

LGBTQ+ champions

Pride month (1-30 June) is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and highlight its history, achievements, and struggle for equality. Supporting and celebrating...

Young Rail Professionals: Developments in rail and the implication for young professionals

Bonnie Price As the chairwoman of Young Rail Professionals (YRP), I am acutely aware of the impact that recent news in the railway industry has...

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...