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Operational Decision Making using the G-FORCE Model

RSSB provides a case study of the impact and implementation of its ‘Operational Decision Making using the G-FORCE Model’ training course in the GB...

Your railways need you

The new Labour government has announced bold plans for rail and, though much will change in the next few years, many things will stay...

Elev8: Revolutionising the apprenticeship experience

In today’s rapidly evolving job market, the need for skilled professionals is greater than ever. Recognising this demand, Elev8 Training has pioneered a groundbreaking...

Super-charged signalling training

Signalling training specialist BK3 Training has recently expanded its team, attracting well-known names to the organisation. Managing director Sanj Bansal recently appointed Mick Walsh...

Investing in people – more than just a ‘nice to have’

Zoë Geal and Mandy Geal The working environment in a services and maintenance depot is fast-paced, task-oriented, and 24/7. There is relentless pressure to get...

Morson Training celebrates 10-year anniversary with £10 million turnover target

Morson Training, the training business within the £1 billion Morson Group recruitment giant, is celebrating the success of its first decade, with more than...

Train presentation crews: the hidden heroes

Punctuality, reliability, and cost are key concerns for customers when choosing to travel by rail. But another consideration, and one often taken for granted,...

New proposal aims to attract more young train drivers

Efforts to open up more careers in the rail sector to young people could improve the reliability of rail services under a new proposal...

QTS Group hires fresh training talent

Paul Knowles and Craig Loveman have recently joined QTS Training Ltd, the training arm of QTS Group. Paul has joined as a new trainer...

City & Guilds: Upskilling the nation  

‘City & Guilds Training’, the training arm of City & Guilds, has  secured further funding from the Department for Education to deliver a new...

Careers and Recruitment Roundup

The industry is always calling out for new recruits. whether it’s to fill positions on major projects, ensure customers get the best service on...

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...

First conductors for new Northumberland Line begin training

The first three conductors recruited to work on the new Northumberland Line have started their training with Northern – as the closing date for...

HS2: training the nation

The construction of HS2 has delivered a huge boost for regional economies, creating major contracts for UK businesses and delivering full-time job roles for...

Training & qualifications roundup

Whether it’s brushing up on existing skills, poring over the latest regulations, or boosting your credentials for a brand new role, for rail staff...

Young Rail Professionals – Change at the top

Hello! Welcome to my first column as the new Young Rail Professionals Chairwoman for 2023/2024. My name is Bonnie Price and I work for...

XEIAD training academy – one year on

In December 2021, RailStaff spoke to civil engineering consultancy XEIAD as it prepared to launch its new Training Academy. Just over a year later,...

Train’d Up honours team players

Train’d Up is proud to sponsor this years’ ‘Rail Team of the Year’ award, recognising the amazing teamwork that goes on every day in...