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A life’s work recognised

One of the RailStaff Awards’ most prestigious prizes is the Lifetime Achievement Award which honours those who’ve dedicated their lives to the railway. It...

RailStaff Awards 2023: The finalists

It has been another huge year for the RailStaff Awards, with submissions for the ceremony’s 18 categories covering every role imaginable, and a record...

Lucy McAuliffe to run the railway in Sussex

Network Rail’s Southern region has appointed Lucy McAuliffe as its permanent Sussex route director to lead the operation of one of the busiest rail...

Stuart Browing to lead c2c’s new Safety, Sustainability and Compliance department

Rail operator c2c has created a new Safety, Sustainability and Compliance department, with Stuart Browning appointed to lead the new function.  Formerly the firm’s head...

UKTram appoints new Chair

Stephen Edwards has been appointed as the new Chair of UKTram, the organisation representing the country’s light rail sector. Stephen joins UKTram with a successful...

Ian Lockett joins Vertiv Infrastructure

Vertiv Infrastructure is thrilled to announce the addition of Ian Lockett to its team, where he will play a pivotal role in driving growth...

Taziker appoints Neil Harrison as CEO

Engineering firm Taziker has announced Neil Harrison as its CEO, supported by Jason Worrall as the group managing director. Both Neil and Jason are...

Northern names new head of operational standards

Mark Gardner has been named as Northern’s new head of operational standards. In this role, he will be responsible for developing, implementing, and reviewing...

CrossCountry appoints Zoe Kennedy as HR director

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has announced the appointment of Zoe Kennedy as HR director. Zoe has extensive experience in sectors including financial services and energy,...

New route director for Network Rail’s Wessex route

Network Rail’s Southern region has announced Mark Goodall as its route director to lead the Wessex route, one of the busiest networks in the...

Richard Hines to succeed Ian Prosser CBE as chief inspector of railways

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced that one of its deputy chief inspectors with a lengthy career in engineering and safety...

New Director of Asset Management and Assurance for Customer Services at Siemens Mobility

Siemens Mobility today announced the appointment of Syeda Ghufran who joins as the new Director of Asset Management and Assurance for Customer Services. Syeda brings...

Register for the Rail Safety Summit 2024

We're used to hearing phrases like 'Safety First'. They're a reminder that safety is never off the agenda. Britain's railways have maintained an enviable safety...

Chiltern Railways appoint three new members to its Director team

Chiltern Railways is pleased to announce three new additions to the Executive team.   Tony Baxter has joined Chiltern as Operations Director. Tony has extensive experience...

Marc Winterton appointed Managing Director, Park Signalling

Marc Winterton has been appointed Managing Director, Park Signalling.  With over 30 years’ technical engineering and commercial experience in digital and telecommunication technologies, for companies...

Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions: Embracing Empathy for Mental Well-being

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, a wave of optimism sweeps across countless individuals worldwide. The air is filled with aspirations...

TfL appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Transport for London (TfL) has today announced that Claire Mann, who is currently Managing Director of South Western Railway (SWR), has been appointed TfL’s...

STM Group (UK) Ltd appoints Nigel Holness as (Non-Executive) Director Rail

STM Group (UK) Limited are delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Holness as their new Director Rail. Nigel, who was previously Managing Director...