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Paul Plummer explains why Britain Runs on Rail

Ahead of the launch of the new Britain Runs on Rail campaign, the RDG’s chief executive, Paul Plummer, is on a mission to get...

Hitachi hits 1,000

Hitachi Rail Europe, still seen by many as a Japanese manufacturer, has hit a landmark as it has employed its thousandth employee in the...

Tammy tackles right side of the law

Virgin Trains has come up with a toolkit for businesses which offers practical advice on hiring ex-offenders. In the past three years, Virgin Trains on...

All I ever wanted

Chris Grayling, new Secretary of State for Transport, says he's finally got the job he's always wanted. Says the MP for commuter-heavy Epsom and Ewell,...

Raising the profile

Does rail have an image problem? It depends who you ask. Those who work within the industry don’t see it that way. Within rail there...

The life of an apprentice on Crossrail

It is difficult to precisely quantify the contribution made by apprentices. Spread so widely and embedded so deeply there are probably few major programmes...

Rail Week: Bridging the rail skills gap

Following the rousing success that was the 2016 Young Rail Professionals’ Annual Dinner, all focus is now on the organisation and delivery of the...

Ninjas of the yellow trains

'Like little ninjas,' said Katie Tingle, describing her team's role within Network Rail. 'If you can be a little ninja in a big yellow...

From Interfleet to SNC-Lavalin – Steered not shaken

Richard George, Group Managing Director of SNC-Lavalin Rail & Transit, on the loss of the Interfleet name and the opportunities that lie ahead. ‘When I...

Waboso goes digital at Network Rail

David Waboso CBE, capital programmes director at London Underground, is to join Network Rail as managing director, Digital Railway. Waboso will lead the Digital Railway...

Not so Shaw

‘Steady as she goes,’ is the underlying message of the Shaw Report into the future of Network Rail. No change of ownership is envisaged....

Committed to the core – Interview with Balfour Beatty Rail’s managing director, Mark Bullock

‘It makes me smile actually,’ says Mark Bullock, managing director of Balfour Beatty Rail. He’s referring to rumours that Balfour Beatty, one of Britain’s...

Apprentices – A mixed bag

National Apprenticeship Week was largely embraced as an opportunity to celebrate the valuable contribution of apprentices. For some organisations it was a good time...

New trains for the North… and that’s just for starters

Pledges to significantly improve services and buy new trains aren’t ‘PR fluff ’ but promises of real change, says Northern’s Alex Hynes (pictured right). On...

Lost in transition

Getting the job can sometimes be the easy part. It’s settling in that can often be tricky. Simple things like getting your uniform and...

From defence to attack

A year into the job of chief engineer Network Rail, Jane Simpson is enjoying it more than ever. This is apparent when we first...

Perry praises la Crossrail

As the industry strives to attract professional people - particularly women - to pursue careers on the railway, Crossrail has been singled out for...

New Year’s Honour for Shaw

Nicola Shaw, chief executive of HS1, has been awarded a CBE in the New Year’s Honours for services to transport. Nicola Shaw became chief executive...