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From the streets to the railway – one man’s journey to recovery

Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May), Govia Thameslink Railway colleague Thomas Starbuck is sharing his powerful story of recovery from homelessness and...

Much more than infrastructure

There’s a familiar rhythm to the railway. The steady movement of people, the precision of operations, the constant balancing act between performance, safety, and...

Taking pride in our work

Colin Wheeler As the railway returns to public possession, there is an opportunity to rekindle a culture of pride and responsibility across the industry. This...

A comic approach to a serious issue

GTR and Diane Morgan deliver a hilarious safety campaign, highlighting everyday risky behaviours and encouraging passengers to travel safely. To encourage customers to slow down...

Fatigue: the invisible risk

Health, Safety, and Wellbeing are central pillars of the Rail industry. Our network carries millions of passengers each day and relies on thousands of...

A localised challenge: bringing air quality into focus

Air quality has become an increasingly prominent issue across the rail industry in recent years and, while rail remains one of the most environmentally...

Expert commentary: Catherine Baker, Director, CIRAS

CIRAS plays a unique role in the transport industry, providing a confidential route for reporting safety concerns when people don’t feel able to use...

Art on the Underground

For most passengers, a journey on the London Underground is a routine part of daily life; a means of getting from A to B...

RailStaff Awards 2026: Where people take centre stage

The rail industry is no stranger to awards ceremonies, but few capture the mood quite like the RailStaff Awards. As the 2026 event approaches,...

Train’d up supports superb customer service

At the heart of every successful business lies a culture of excellent customer service. This is particularly true in rail, where a passenger’s experience...

Young Rail Professionals: a new chapter begins

Young Rail Professionals (YRP) has started a new chapter, marked by a change of leadership at national level and underscored by another highly successful...

New senior leadership team announced for EDI Charter for Rail Working Group

The EDI Charter for Rail has announced new additions to its senior leadership group. The Working Group was founded by the Railway Industry Association (RIA)...

PBH Rail bolsters track systems expertise with new appointment

Following two years of growth, PBH Rail is continuing its expansion with the appointment of Alan Quince, who joins the company as joint director...

Great opportunities and great responsibility

A new year always carries a sense of renewal. Plans are refreshed, ambitions sharpened, and industries take stock of both progress and unfinished business....

GTR sees huge increase in female apprentices

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has revealed a significant increase in the number of women starting an apprenticeship with the rail operator. A total of...

Land Sheriffs celebrates 20 years

Essex-based smart security specialist Land Sheriffs has launched a fresh brand and new website to celebrate its 20-year anniversary. To mark the milestone, Land Sheriffs...

EMR doubles down on body-worn cameras

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has rolled out more than 330 additional body-worn cameras for its staff as part of its ongoing commitment to colleague...