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ISSL launches two new rail divisions

ISS Labour (ISSL) has added two new divisions to its rail support services business: Thermic Track Welding and Overhead Line Electrification. ISSL has been...

McLoughlin signals intent at Spencer Rail

David McLoughlin joined Spencer Rail as chief executive officer in April 2014. Previously finance and commercial director at Network Rail, he has more than...

Newport focus for Signalling Solutions

Newport has rediscovered some of its lost railway heritage with the opening of Signalling Solutions' new design office in the city. The office, which officially...

“My first priority is safety – level crossings and trackworkers”

This was the answer given by Network Rail’s chief executive when he was interviewed one morning in June on Radio 4’s “Today” programme. I couldn’t...

Rail freight – Solving the capacity challenge

In the mid 1980s, France’s national postal carrier, La Poste, launched its high-speed mail rail service. It suddenly allowed the company to move letters...

Expansion for Daventry Rail Freight

An international rail freight terminal – which featured on the front page of the second edition of RailStaff 17 years ago – has won...

RailStaff 200

Our July edition marks the 200th issue of RailStaff – the magazine set up to run good news stories about railways and support the...

Link with old Thames

The Thameslink Project is proving a treasure trove for archaeologists and historians. Hundreds of artefacts including medieval floors, 16th century tobacco pipes and thousand-year-old timbers...

Over Anglia

London Overground Rail Operations Ltd is to take over several suburban services out of Liverpool Street Station to north east London from 31st May...

Wake up call for Auld Alliance

The Auld Alliance looks set to ride again with the appointment of top French chef, Albert Roux, to spearhead Scots cuisine on the new Caledonian...

AmeySersa plans to transform track works

A joint venture between Amey and Sersa has been named as preferred bidder for a contract to renew Switches and Crossings (S&C) across two...

Rail freight rises

Rail freight is continuing to expand. Recent data published by the Office of Rail Regulation shows freight carried by rail rose by 5.8% in...

World class hub for Nottingham

Nottingham station’s brand- new Southern Concourse has been officially opened to the public. The glass-fronted building marks a new era for the 100 year...

Proposal on 86th St

A major expansion of the New York subway system is already proving lucky for love. Adam Meagher, a designer with New York City’s Economic...

Railway Chaplains – On a mission from God

One summer’s evening amidst the confused crowds and staccato announcements at Euston a man in PPE strode across the concourse. Writes Andy Milne On his...

Ministerial visit to Queensbury Tunnel

Transport Minister Robert Goodwill visited Queensbury near Bradford today (June 23) where locals are trying to save a disused railway tunnel for future use...

Personal responsibility and accountability supported by many more unexpected site visits by chief executives

Sadly I must begin by reporting a fatal accident that occurred on May 1st on the new Borders Railway Project. Writes Colin Wheeler A 54 year...

Rail pioneers remembered

Local staff at Derby dressed up in Victorian costume to toast off ‘Midland Counties Railways’ - the special train run in commemoration of the...