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Engineer’s career advice to women: “Take the initiative and make it happen”

An engineer working for the train operator Northern has said women shouldn’t wait to be ‘encouraged’ to consider a career in engineering – saying...

Train presentation crews: the hidden heroes

Punctuality, reliability, and cost are key concerns for customers when choosing to travel by rail. But another consideration, and one often taken for granted,...

New proposal aims to attract more young train drivers

Efforts to open up more careers in the rail sector to young people could improve the reliability of rail services under a new proposal...

Rising to the top: Cameron O’Connell, Adcomms

While the rail industry leans heavily on the time-earned knowledge of its more experienced staff, it also clamours for new ideas, fresh ways 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...

HS2: training the nation

The construction of HS2 has delivered a huge boost for regional economies, creating major contracts for UK businesses and delivering full-time job roles for...

Training & qualifications roundup

Whether it’s brushing up on existing skills, poring over the latest regulations, or boosting your credentials for a brand new role, for rail staff...

Advance TRS marks 300 placements with Alstom UK

Advance TRS and Alstom are delighted to announce a huge milestone achieved in our recruitment partnership as our 300th permanent starter joins the business...

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...

Pandrol names Nicolas Groult as new CEO

Nicolas Groult has been appointed CEO of Pandrol and a member of the Executive Committee of Groupe Delachaux, effective 13 March 2023. Nicolas has more...

“There’s never been a better time to be a woman in the rail industry” says Northern

The chief operating officer of Northern has used Women’s History Month to urge women across the North of England to join her on the...

Trenitalia c2c appoints new head of safety & environment

Train operator Trenitalia c2c has appointed Stuart Browning as its new head of safety & environment. Browning joins from rail operator Govia Thameslink Railway, where...

Kirsty Williams to Chair new GCRE Community Committee

Kirsty Williams CBE, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Global Centre of Rail Excellence Community (GCRE) Committee. When it opens in 2025...

The Queensland Rail Revolution

Australia’s sunshine state is seeking rail professionals to be part of Queensland’s rail revolution. Queensland Rail (QR) exists to connect communities with the delivery...

Golden recognition for GWR apprentice team

The apprentice team at Great Western Railway celebrated golden recognition at the start of National Apprenticeship Week, while one of its shining stars has...

GTR sets out 2023 apprenticeships target

Despite challenges in the industry, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has continued to upskill and harness its workforce over the last year with a varied...

LNER celebrates apprenticeships success

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) marked National Apprenticeship Week 2023 by celebrating the contribution of more than 150 apprentices who currently work across the...