Company News
Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub launched
A Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub has been launched by Network Rail, South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) and Stagecoach Supertram. It contains a...
General Interest
RAIB investigates train overspeeding in Aberdeenshire
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is looking into how two trains went through an emergency speed restriction between Laurencekirk and Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, on 4...
General Interest
Steve Cordwell joins Universal Group
Steve Cordwell has been announced as the new business development manager for specialist piling, civils and resource company the Universal Group.Steve, who has spent...
Company News
New health and safety passport for HS2 workers
HS2 is working with Midland-based Biosite to develop a new initiative that will boost health and safety and competency insight across the supply chainThe...
General Interest
New rail director at Van Elle
Piling, geotechnical and ground engineering contractor Van Elle has appointed David Buckley to lead its specialist rail division.With a geotechnical background, David joins Van...
General Interest
Well-known faces receive New Year’s Honours
Several friends of RailStaff and Rail Media have been honoured in the New Year’s Honours List this year.Martin Frobisher, Network Rail’s group safety and...
Industry News
RAIB issues safety message after derailment at Bognor Regis
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released a Safety Digest covering a recent derailment at Bognor Regis station.On 22 October 2020, at around...
Careers
Network Rail joins HS2 skills, jobs and training pledge in London
Construction firms involved in the building of HS2, including Network Rail, have set out long-term plans so people in seven London boroughs will benefit...
Careers
HS2 offers work experience to 30 students
HS2 is helping to support students who have deferred their university place due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by offering them work...
People
Pat Kemp celebrates a 55-year career at Reading
One of GWR’s longest-serving employees will retire at Christmas, having served nearly 55 years at Reading station.Pat Kemp started as a porter on 24...
General Interest
Is white-zone working the answer for the future?
Now that the report on the fatal accident at Margam has been released, it is time to make sure such an incident can never...
General Interest
Safety is all about people
In a footnote to his main article, Colin Wheeler asks whether the lack of face-to-face communication is resulting in an increase in accidents and...
BTP
BTP celebrates five years of Project Servator
Under Project Servator, unpredictable, highly visible and intelligence-led British Transport Police (BTP) patrols disrupt a wide range of criminal activity, including terrorism, while providing...
Diversity & Inclusion
HS2 wins award for bringing disabled into employment
HS2 Ltd, the company delivering Britain’s new high-speed railway, has won an award for its commitment to ensuring equality and transparency in its recruitment...
Careers
A year like no other
COVID-19 challenged the whole rail industry to keep on working, despite the difficulties. Recruitment consultancies such as Advance TRS were no exception.At the beginning...
Careers
The Art of the Possible
A different way of thinking is transforming the fortunes of Northern Trains, where new possibilities are taking shape by bringing together a diverse range...
Company News
Railway contractor HQ obtains world-first IMMUNE certification
International consultancy and construction company Mace. Which refurbished Birmingham New Street station and is in the process of delivering Brent Cross West, has obtained...
General Interest
Steve Featherstone joins Geobear as senior advisor
Geobear, the company, formerly known as Uretek, which helps infrastructure and general construction asset owners, contractors and design consulting firms with cracks on the...
