Ian Chapman is AtkinsRéalis’ practice director for the Rail Systems & Infrastructure Practice. He has three sons, all of whom are neurodivergent in different...
The rail industry is always moving forward, employing groundbreaking ideas and technology to help the network run more efficiently, cleanly, and safely. We take...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Samaritans Lifesaver Award, recognises workers who have used all their communication skills and training to help protect a life on the rails. Megan...
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 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...
The Rail Team of the Year Award honours those teams which have delivered a project whilst overcoming significant challenges, or whose concern for colleagues...
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...