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Engineer’s art blasts off

By day, Edward Fee is an engineer servicing trains at Southern’s Stewarts Lane Depot in Battersea. By night, he is a digital artist with...

Young Rail Professionals – Shaping the future of rail

Bonnie Price, CEO of the Young Rail Professionals (YRP) looks back at Railweek 2025 and encourages organisations to get involved next year. There is something...

Careers & recruitment roundup

New recruits, skills, and ideas are forever on the rail industry’s radar. Whether it’s to fill positions on major projects, keep staff and passengers...

Recruitment trends shaping the industry

With the New Year here and new careers on the cards for many, it’s important to stay in the loop with the modern demands,...

Rebuilding lives and boosting recruitment

On Tuesday 11 February, RailStaff visited St. Pancras International to witness the launch of Rebuilding Futures Alliance (RFA), an ambitious new initiative dedicated to...

Ceto Talent: a new name in rail recruitment

Adam Razzell has worked in rail recruitment for over 12 years, specialising in signalling & telecoms. With a vast network and a deep understanding...

Rail recruitment 2025

It’s no secret that the rail industry is going through a time of great change. With an ageing workforce reaching retirement, a new government,...

Network Rail appoints new deputy regional managing director to its North West & Central Region

Network Rail has today announced the appointment of Julien Dehornoy, CEO of Keolis Downer, the largest intermodal public transport provider in Australia, as their...

Railway Mission Welcomes Paul Verghese as New Trustee

The Railway Mission is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Verghese as a Trustee of the charity. With over 33 years of senior...

Network Rail appoints deputy managing director for Eastern region

Jamie Burles has been appointed as Network Rail’s first deputy managing director for the Eastern region, a newly created role to support leadership across...

Network Rail appoints new Southern Managing Director to its Executive Leadership Team

Network Rail has today announced the appointment of Dave Hooper as new Managing Director for its Southern region. Dave will join Network Rail Southern on 1...

Rob Whyte appointed new Managing Director for Alstom UK and Ireland

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, is pleased to announce Rob Whyte as Managing Director UK and Ireland. Rob Whyte was previously...

Lumo drives innovation with new appointment

Lumo has announced the strategic appointment of Rachel Firth as customer experience and innovation manager, reinforcing its commitment to delivering transformative growth and setting...

Campaign for Better Transport appoints new CEO

Campaign for Better Transport has announced it has appointed Ben Plowden as its new chief executive officer to take over from Paul Tuohy, who...

RMT boss Mick Lynch announces retirement

Mick Lynch, general secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), has announced his decision to retire at the age...

Train’d Up Strengthens Team with Key Appointments to Drive National Growth

Train’d Up has announced the addition of two new business development managers to support its ambitious growth plans for 2025.  Chris Morris and Amy Crawley’s...

AtkinsRéalis makes key appointments in Transportation division for UK & Ireland 

AtkinsRéalis has made two key appointments in its Transportation division in the UK & Ireland, further strengthening the company’s deep level of expertise in the industry. Emma Porter...

David Horne succeeds Tim Shoveller as RBF chairman

Tim Shoveller, CEO UK/Europe of the Freightliner Group and current chairman of Railway Benefit Fund (RBF), has retired from his role as RBF chairman...