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An opportunity for a safer railway

Colin Wheeler In 1948, Britain’s railways were nationalised as British Railways, operating through a centrally managed organisation of regions and divisions responsible for train operations,...

Young Rail Professionals: EDI in rail – beyond ticking boxes

Meaningful inclusion requires practical action, honest conversations, and opportunities for all says Caitlin Richardson, EDI Manager at Young Rail Professionals. When people hear 'Equality, Diversity...

Helping young people build lasting careers

Collaboration can improve access to rail careers, strengthen progression, and develop future talent. Richard Harmer, CEO of Young Rail Professionals, explores how. The Government's recent...

The human factor: recruitment in the age of AI

Sam Jennings, Rail & Infrastructure Director at Advance TRS, explores why human judgement remains essential as AI reshapes recruitment across infrastructure. Artificial intelligence is changing...

HS2: building skills for tomorrow’s railway

The scale of HS2’s recruitment ambitions is increasingly being matched by the breadth of opportunities emerging around the project. From dedicated recruitment hubs designed to...

Fast track to success: TfL’s youngest Tube Driver

At just 23 years’ old, Brook Randall has already made his mark at Transport for London (TfL). Starting as a bus driver at 18,...

People Moves – July-August 2026

New roles, new challenges, and new faces are shaping the future of rail. RailStaff rounds up the latest appointments, promotions, and career moves from...

Launch Your Rail Career: 10 Trainee Train Driver Roles Available in Somerset

rare opportunity to become a train driver has opened up in Somerset, with freight operator Heavy Haul Rail recruiting ten trainee train drivers...

Railway Mission welcomes Emmanuel Egila as its new Waterloo-based Railway Chaplain

Railway Mission is delighted to welcome Emmanuel Egila as its new railway chaplain supporting colleagues across the Southwest Rail network, based out of London Waterloo. Emmanuel succeeds...

Mark Hopwood Joins TBF as Patron

It has been announced that Mark Hopwood CBE, Managing Director of GWR, has become a Patron of the Transport Benevolent Fund CIO, known as...

People at the heart of the railway

There are moments when the railway family comes together not to celebrate success or innovation, but to support one another through tragedy. The collision...

After Bedford: supporting the railway family

The railway industry remains in shock following the tragic train collision near Bedford on 19 June. As investigators work to establish the cause of...

Recognising the value of SMEs

Small businesses are critical to delivering the country’s big infrastructure projects. Andy Ridout, founder and Group Managing Director of Advance TRS, explains more. Having spent...

Engineering change

From data systems to fleet modernisation, two rail engineers are challenging stereotypes and showcasing the diverse opportunities engineering offers. As the industry marked International Women...

The Jewish Rail Network on the move

The UK rail industry, with an estimated workforce of 240,000, is celebrated for its diversity and its vital role in connecting people and places...

Opening doors for all abilities

A pioneering internship scheme is opening doors for young people with special educational needs and creating pathways into employment. For many young people with special...

Empowering autistic travel

The National Autistic Society was funded by The Motability Foundation to address the gap in research on autistic people and travel. Our year-long project...

Muslims in Rail: safety and confidence matter to everyone

Nasir Khan, MBE Railways connect millions of people every day. Passengers rightly expect to travel safely, be treated respectfully, and feel confident using the network...