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OnSite announces new managing director

OnSite, South Staffordshire Plc’s leading specialist rail sector contractor, has announced the appointment of Joel Stevens as its new Managing Director, following an external...

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...

New survey reveals railway workers underrated in public importance

One of the south west’s railway workers stars in a new campaign to highlight the essential roles of people who keep trains running, as...

Network Rail’s Mona Sihota appointed president of the PWI

Network Rail has announced that Mona Sihota, head of drainage and lineside, has been appointed as president of the PWI. Mona brings over 35 years...

Alstom implements new maternity and adoption policy with full pay for 12 months

Alstom has announced the introduction of a new sector-leading maternity and adoption policy for staff in the UK, reinforcing its commitment to supporting gender...

Systra appoints Riona Ainge as sustainability lead

Accomplished sustainability manager Riona Ainge has been appointed to lead Systra’s sustainability efforts, focusing on reducing carbon footprint and broadening social value. The role has...

GTR appoints John Gerrard as chief finance officer

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), has announced that John Gerrard has been appointed as its chief finance officer (CFO) and will begin the role in...

RailStaff Awards – Nomination deadline 3rd October!

It’s that time again – the countdown to the RailStaff Awards has begun, and although 2023’s event set the bar impossibly high, this year...

GTR appoints first security improvement manager

Hannah Lindsay has become Govia Thameslink Railway's (GTR) first ever security improvement manager. Hannah joined GTR as a rail enforcement officer (REO) in 2019, where...

Former London Underground man Chris Clarke joins Northern

Northern has appointed Chris Clarke as its new head of operational delivery in the North West. Clarke, from Stockport in Greater Manchester, has previously spent...

Rail safety challenges for the new government

Colin Wheeler The Rail Accident and Incident Board (RAIB) has issued its annual report for the calendar year 2023. The bald statistics, ongoing reports, and...

What makes a good listener?

Listening supports safety and a strong people culture that values mental health. It’s something we can all learn to be better at, says Lucinda...

Guaranteed to entertain

Save the date, book a hotel, and pick out your outfit – the RailStaff Awards will be here sooner than you think! We’re more than...

Telent: Celebrating long-term success

One of the most prestigious prizes at the RailStaff awards is that taken home by individuals who’ve provided the industry with a lifetime of...

ReadyPower Group applauds apprentices

With a nation-wide network in need of round-the-clock attention, and a steady stream of major projects underway, rail companies are always looking out for...

Land Sheriffs: Rewarding care and compassion

The rail industry is unique in that it not only keeps the nation moving, but also plays a huge positive role in the communities...

Operational Decision Making using the G-FORCE Model

RSSB provides a case study of the impact and implementation of its ‘Operational Decision Making using the G-FORCE Model’ training course in the GB...

Your railways need you

The new Labour government has announced bold plans for rail and, though much will change in the next few years, many things will stay...