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ScotRail bans use of mosquito anti-loitering devices

ScotRail has banned the use of mosquito anti-loitering devices at stations after finding there was a lack of evidence to show their positive impact. A small...

Emergency services test their response to a major incident on the Tube

Emergency services have conducted an exercise on the London Underground to prepare for a potential major incident. Personnel from the local fire brigade, ambulance service,...

Siemens Rail Automation appoints new managing director

Siemens has appointed a new managing director to oversee its rail automation business. Operations director Rob Morris, who joined the company in January 2015, will begin...

Autumn Budget 2017: what does it mean for the rail industry?

Chancellor of the exchequer Philip Hammond has presented the Autumn Budget 2017, setting out his strategy for the UK's future economy. Infrastructure - and railways...

Something in the Water-loo?

History has been made in Waterloo after two women went into labour on the railway in the space of one month. Baby Reign Brandao was an early...

Greater Manchester transport chief appointed as European president

Ex-Tube Lines CEO and Transport for Greater Manchester's current chief executive has been appointed as the new president of European Metropolitan Transport Authorities (EMTA). Dr Jon...

Terence Cuneo exhibition to open in Hull

A special exhibition is to open in Hull showcasing the work of prolific railway painter Terence Cuneo. Launched as part of Hull's City of Culture...

‘Invest in technology to manage rail industry’s high risks’

Rail safety professionals have been encouraged to make the most of technology and data to manage the industry's high risks. George Bearfield, RSSB's director for systems...

Ex-Abellio executive to become West Midlands Trains’ MD

Incoming train operating company West Midlands Trains (WMT) has appointed a new managing director. On December 10, WMT will take over the West Midlands franchise...

Severn Valley Railway raises £2.5m in year-long fundraiser

Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has raised £2.5 million in share purchases to transform its visitor facilities at Bridgnorth station - the biggest redevelopment project...

HS2 appoints former BT, MoJ and Post Office HR director

HS2 Ltd has appointed a new human resources director. Neil Hayward has previously held senior roles in human resources working for BT, the Ministry of...

BTP chief constable speaks out over ‘disproportionate’ use of resources to police football fans

The British Transport Police's (BTP) chief constable has said that the force is using a 'disproportionate amount of time' chaperoning footballing fans around the...

The British Transport Police (BTP): What do they do?

The British Transport Police (BTP) looks after Britain’s rail network including the London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, Midland Metro tram system, Croydon Tramlink, Sunderland...

HS2’s chief financial officer to step down

The chief financial officer for HS2 Ltd has announced he is to leave the company at the end of this financial year. In a statement...

Watch crews overhaul the interior of a TPE Class 185

Siemens workers have completed the first five refurbishments of TransPennine Express' (TPE) fleet of 51 three-carriage Class 185 trains. Each train is having new seating,...

National College for High Speed Rail officially launches

The National College for High Speed Rail has officially opened its doors following ceremonies at its Doncaster and Birmingham campuses. Yesterday two of HS2's greatest...

National Railway Museum tackles STEM skills shortage

The National Railway Museum (NRM) will once again host the Future Engineers event to encourage youngsters into a career in engineering. Supported by the likes...

DB Cargo project manager represents Team GB in Rotterdam

Amy Pressland, who works for DB Cargo UK, successfully represented Team GB in the Age Group World Triathlon Championships in Rotterdam. Dr Amy Pressland, 32,...