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GTR: Championing HR and recruitment

Railway companies understand the importance of keeping pace with evolving employment laws, recruitment standards, and health and safety regulations – and it’s up to...

A season of change

Summer is always a season of energy and change, and this year it feels especially significant as the railway marks two centuries of progress....

Training for a better tomorrow

RailStaff has reported regularly on the activities of the Rebuilding Futures Alliance, the not-for-profit organisation driven by a single mission: to help ex-offenders find...

Training & Careers Roundup

Employees of the railway never stop learning, and the industry is generous when it comes to providing courses and qualifications. RailStaff looks over the...

Opportunities for all

Welcome to another issue of RailStaff which this month features a focus on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI). It’s a timely topic, given the...

“I’m where I belong” says Southern staff member

Anna Agkortsa joined Southern as a platform assistant in 2022 before she bagged her dream role as a shunter driver last year. Now, the...

Minimum driver age lowered

Eighteen-year-olds will now be allowed to drive trains now that the Government has lowered the minimum age from 20 in a bid to tackle...

HS2: opportunities for all

The UK's largest infrastructure project is setting new standards when it comes to reflecting the modern society it is being built to serve. High Speed...

Hiring and culture: on the right track

The industry must work on its image and internal culture if it wants to attract minority and marginalised staff, says Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain. The need for...

Creating opportunities for those on the margins

When we discuss Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), we tend to focus on just a handful of the biggest issues – gender, ethnicity, disability,...

Carlisle Support Services: leading the way in people development

In today’s fast-paced professional landscape, investing in career development isn’t just a perk - it’s the backbone of employee engagement and long-term organisational success...

Young Rail Professionals: promoting diversity & inclusion

Bonnie Price, chair of the Young Rail Professionals (YRP), updates us on the organisation’s latest news Welcome to the latest article from the YRP -...

Carrington West Supports Launch of Infrastructure Diversity Charter to Tackle Skills Shortages

Carrington West is proud to announce its contribution to the newly launched Infrastructure Diversity Charter, a landmark initiative designed to promote greater equity, diversity,...

A digital experience

It seems a bit late to say Happy New Year, but as this is the first edition of 2025 I feel no shame in...

Young Rail Professionals – Shaping the future of rail

Bonnie Price, CEO of the Young Rail Professionals (YRP) looks back at Railweek 2025 and encourages organisations to get involved next year. There is something...

Careers & recruitment roundup

New recruits, skills, and ideas are forever on the rail industry’s radar. Whether it’s to fill positions on major projects, keep staff and passengers...

Recruitment trends shaping the industry

With the New Year here and new careers on the cards for many, it’s important to stay in the loop with the modern demands,...

Rebuilding lives and boosting recruitment

On Tuesday 11 February, RailStaff visited St. Pancras International to witness the launch of Rebuilding Futures Alliance (RFA), an ambitious new initiative dedicated to...