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Nurturing neurodiversity: Creating a more inclusive workplace

Ian Chapman is AtkinsRéalis’ practice director for the Rail Systems & Infrastructure Practice. He has three sons, all of whom are neurodivergent in different...

Progress & Innovation Roundup

The rail industry is always moving forward, employing groundbreaking ideas and technology to help the network run more efficiently, cleanly, and safely. We take...

AI and the rail industry of tomorrow

RailStaff takes a look at the use of AI in rail and considers its wider implications for the industry. You’ll hardly have missed the fact...

A record year for RAIB reports?

Colin Wheeler Colin Wheeler gives us a roundup of the latest safety reports from the Rail Accident Investigation Board (RAIB). Calendar year 2023 looks like being...

Structures examination update: progress made

Colin Wheeler In the last edition of RailStaff I expressed disappointment at the lack of reportable progress following the exchange of correspondence on this issue...

RailStaff Insights: Jo Kaye, CEO, Railway Benefit Fund

Jo Kaye was appointed CEO of Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) in September this year after a lengthy career in rail leadership. RailStaff caught up...

Rethinking New Year’s resolutions: Embracing empathy for mental wellbeing

Railway Mission’s Liam Johnstone ponders whether this yearly tradition is helpful or harmful, and considers an alternative. As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's...

Young Rail Professionals: Exciting developments

Bonnie Price, Chair, YRP In an exciting development for the railway industry and, by extension, us young rail professionals, Network Rail has issued a call...

RailStaff Awards 2023 honours industry superstars

On Thursday 30 November, the great and good of the Rail Industry gathered at Birmingham’s NEC for the RailStaff Awards 2023. After another eventful 12...

RailStaff Awards inspire industry newcomers

Smital Dhake of Alstom has been awarded Apprentice or Newcomer of the Year at the 2023 RailStaff Awards. Since joining the rail industry in July...

Clear communications carry the day

Our rail network is kept running safely by many talented teams and individuals who don’t often get the praise they deserve. The Digital Railway...

A social media Samaritan

The Samaritans Lifesaver Award, recognises workers who have used all their communication skills and training to help protect a life on the rails. Megan...

Mark Fielding-Smith rides the route to success

Mark Fielding-Smith of AtkinsRéalis is a force of nature when it comes to charitable work and raising money for causes close to his heart....

Compassion, professionalism, and great customer service

Outstanding customer service is at the heart of any successful company. Clients return to companies which surpass their expectations. They also spread the good...

The lifeblood of the industry

The Transport Benevolent Fund CIO (TBF), stepped up once again this year to sponsor the Station Staff of the Year Award. The non-profit-making membership charity...

Depot & Freight Staff superstars

The Depot & Freight Staff Award rewards those who are amazing at their job in or around the depot or within the freight sector....

A small team with a big heart

The Rail Team of the Year Award honours those teams which have delivered a project whilst overcoming significant challenges, or whose concern for colleagues...

Talent spotters celebrated

Network Rail’s Erin Gray had cause to celebrate at this year’s RailStaff Awards, taking home the prize for Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Person or...