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Working together to relieve stress and strain

Mandy Geal & Professor Patricia Riddell Stress is a complex problem and the responsibility for mitigating its worst impact is not always clear. Individuals are advised...

Community health and rail

Columnist Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain explores the link between access to travel and community wellbeing. When we think of ‘health’, we usually picture hospitals, undertaking physical activities,...

Recurring themes in recent accidents and incidents

Colin Wheeler There has been some late or maybe lack of reporting of trapped and dragged incidents by London Underground. Some time ago trams were...

RailStaff Insights: Matthew Moxon, Northern

Matthew Moxon, head of talent acquisition at Northern, joined the rail industry in September 2023. He talks to RailStaff about his experience of working...

ResponSec: Saving lives on the rails

If there’s one category at the RailStaff Awards with a little more weight than the rest, it’s the Lifesaver Award. While the nominees in...

Heathrow Express values bright young minds

New talent is the lifeblood of the industry. Every year, experienced and knowledgeable employees leave for pastures new or to enjoy a well-earned retirement....

Award winners: Paul Belle

It’s not hard to see why the Rail Engineer of the Year Award is one of the RailStaff Awards’ most sought after prizes. After...

Award winners: Aaron Koduah

The superb staff at Great Britain’s 2,500 railway stations face a multitude of challenges every single day. With responsibilities ranging from maintaining cleanliness and safety,...

Award winners: Maggie Capps

Exceptional service is expected of all of the railway’s customer-facing employees and the RailStaff Awards celebrate the teams and individuals who have truly excelled...

Unlocking staff retention and development with self-delivery

Carlisle Support Services tells RailStaff why it's decided to cut down on the use of sub-contractors, and bolster its commitment to recruitment and training. In...

Honouring the industry’s contribution and sacrifice

Liam Johnston, executive director of railway mission, reminds us of the efforts of the rail industry during the first and second world wars, and...

Celebrate rail’s 200th anniversary in 2025

With just under three months to go until the start of a year-long celebration of 200 years of the modern railway in 2025, plans...

Young Rail Professionals: A vision for the future

Bonnie Price, CEO of Young Rail Professionals (YRP), reflects on her time at InnoTrans 2024, the world's largest trade fair for transport technology. InnoTrans is...

People Moves: Sept-Oct 2024

RailStaff brings you the latest top-level recruitment news from the past two months. Mona Sihota becomes PWI presidentNetwork Rail has announced that Mona Sihota,...

Best mates with decades of combined service in North East set to hang up their hats

Two friends who have worked on the railway across the North East for a combined 63 years are set to hang up their hats...

Network Rail Approves Gripple’s SwiftLine Rail Jumper as Latest Innovation in Rail Electrification

Following the successful launch of its SwiftLine Rail Dropper in 2023, Gripple, the leading manufacturer of electrical suspension and catenary systems, has announced Network...

Nick Millington elected to Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering

Network Rail Wales and Borders route director Nick Millington has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering. Nick was one of...

New survey reveals railway workers underrated in public importance

One of the south west’s railway workers stars in a new campaign to highlight the essential roles of people who keep trains running, as...