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From WWF to Campaign for Better Transport

Campaign for Better Transport has appointed Darren Shirley as its new CEO. Darren previously led Which?’s campaigns in regulated and retail markets, and comes to...

Ride India to return in 2019 following success of inaugural event

Railway Children has confirmed its Ride India challenge is set to return next year. The international charity, which helps thousands of children who run away...

GTR’s new COO

GTR has announced Steve White will take over from Nick Brown, who is retiring after four decades in the rail industry, as COO in...

Estimated £1.6m savings by centralising storage of High Output machines’ spares

Network Rail estimates it will save up to £1.6 million by centralising the storage of its High Output machines' spare parts. Spares for such machines as...

Edinburgh launches competition to create tram driver monitoring system

An open challenge has been launched to find and fund a solution to detect when a tram driver might be about to lose consciousness. Spearheaded...

Grayling chooses replacement for ORR chair Stephen Glaister

A former airport CEO is set to replace Stephen Glaister as the chair of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). Declan Collier, who recently left London City...

Call for comments ahead of 5G trial on TransPennine route

Companies interested in taking part in an innovative project to trial 5G on the TransPennine route have been asked to come forward with their comments. The...

RailStaff Awards: Investing for the future

The transition from one control period to another can be challenging, but the promise of investment in CP6 gives companies reason to be optimistic. Total...

RailStaff Awards: A touch of magic

The NEC isn’t the obvious place for the forces of magic and sorcery to place their portal into the mortal realm, but visitors to...

Condor Ferries director embarks on new venture at Arriva Rail London

A former Condor Ferries director has swapped the English Channel for the English capital by joining Arriva Rail London (ARL). Alicia Andrews, who was most...

Railway Mission hopes to alleviate pressure on rail staff with new chaplains

Five new recruits have joined the Railway Mission as the charitable organisation seeks to boost the support it offers to rail industry staff. Executive director...

RailStaff Awards: People – our number one priority

A business is only as strong as its people. “It’s an old cliche but I fully believe in it,” said Steve McLaren, managing director...

ORR urges industry to do more to support its workforce

The ORR’s director of railway safety has said he fears there could be a disconnect between frontline staff and management if the industry doesn’t...

Giving freight a fair shake

Philippa Edmunds, freight on rail manager, Campaign for Better Transport, makes a compelling argument to support a modal shift of freight from road to...

Cycle to Work scheme: Why ditch the steering wheel for the saddle?

Doubts about his fitness discouraged Martin Ward from ever attempting the long cycle to work. That was until a major fault to his car...

Meet the rail professional who won gold at judo’s European Championships

When James Hornsby finally managed to throw his French opponent to win the gold medal at this year’s Veteran European Judo Championships, the 40...

RailStaff August 2018: Welcome back Andrew Haines

Our August issue comes out almost to the day that Andrew Haines OBE will take over as chief executive of Network Rail. Speaking to...

RailStaff August 2018: cyclists, a judo gold medalist and the ORR’s annual H&S report

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