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Caught on camera: Safer rail for all

Incidents of verbal abuse, threats, and outright assaults on staff are increasingly common. Passengers want safer journeys and employees want to feel protected while...

Using data to transform safety cultures

Safety is a priority for countless industries, none more so than rail. However, it remains a weak spot for many organisations, and the challenge...

Sikhs in Rail – Building a more inclusive industry

Bharatbir Singh Thind, co-founder and co-chair of Sikhs in Rail explains more about this new organisation dedicated to awareness and equality. With the rail industry's...

Nameplate auction supports TBF

A Merseyrail locomotive nameplate dedicated to the late operations inspector Stuart Mason is set to go under the hammer in November, with proceeds donated...

A lifetime of service: Paul brewer marks 40 years in rail

If there’s one thing the railway is known for (other than clean, safe, and efficient travel) it’s the dedication of its staff. Indeed, much...

RailStaff Awards Hall of Fame: David Millar

Engineers provide the insight and expertise that power the projects and systems our rail network depends on. That’s why the Rail Engineer of the...

RailStaff Awards Hall of Fame: Louis Szymanski

The Graduate of the Year award recognises outstanding individuals who have completed a graduate program and are already making significant contributions to the rail...

ResponSec: Highlighting health & wellbeing

The backbone of the rail industry is its wonderful workforce. Whether at stations, depots, in offices, or anywhere else in between, rail staff keep...

GTR: Championing HR and recruitment

Railway companies understand the importance of keeping pace with evolving employment laws, recruitment standards, and health and safety regulations – and it’s up to...

Howard Smith OBE: Reflecting on a lifetime in rail

After nearly four decades in the railway industry, Howard Smith OBE, director of the Elizabeth line, is retiring from Transport for London (TfL). Speaking...

Rail Industry Unites in Parliament to Celebrate Railway Mission’s Pastoral Support and Launch of Groundbreaking Resilience Training Programme

Rail leaders gathered at the Houses of Parliament this week for a special reception hosted by Lilian Greenwood MP, celebrating the Railway Mission’s ongoing...

RailStaff Awards 2025 Finalists Announced

The Shortlist Is Here! It’s been an incredible year at RailStaff Awards HQ — and it’s all thanks to you! A huge thank-you to everyone...

Train driver apprenticeship drives CrossCountry’s Chloe to new career

A recent survey has revealed that 85% of women in the UK hold the belief that many jobs are still viewed as being more...

AECOM appoints new managing director for transportation in Europe and India

Global infrastructure firm AECOM has announced the appointment of Steve Higham as managing director for transportation in Europe and India. Steve will lead the...

Systra names new managing director – engineering

Systra UK & Ireland has appointed Jonathan Scott as managing director - engineering. A chartered engineer with more than 30 years’ experience, Jonathan is a...

Lord McLoughlin to step down as chair of Transport for the North

Transport for the North’s Board will be meeting in Darlington on Monday 15 September, and it will be last to be chaired by Lord...

TPE welcomes new finance director

TransPennine Express (TPE) has announced the addition of Manchester-born Fiona Roberts as its new finance director. Fiona, from Boothstown, brings a wealth of experience to...

‘Hidden hero’ honoured on exhibition train

A striking portrait of a Network Rail employee was unveiled at London Euston station on Tuesday 15 July. Manny Kang was captured on canvas...