With 14,000 members split between eight regions and participating in events, overseas visits, training courses and good old-fashioned ‘networking’, it was time to improve...
Lockdown and social distancing have forced companies to work in new and different ways, favouring those with skilled, versatile and adaptable workforces.
The current Coronavirus...
Trainees need to learn from their supervisors and managers, so how does that work during lockdown?
Network Rail has a well-respected graduate training programme, during...
To train the railway signallers of the future, Network Rail has opened new training facilities at its Walsall training centre and Birmingham’s New Street...
Why are railway operations, management and technical staff making their way to Melbourne, Australia, in search of a new challenge?
With a series of major...
Network Rail recently appealed for retired signallers, or those who have moved to other careers in the railway industry, to volunteer to provide cover...
An informed look at suitability, competences, training and personal accountability
Trained competences are essential for the safe and reliable operation, maintenance and renewal of our...
With some skills and professions in short supply, rail contractors depend on experienced recruiters to complete their teams and ensure the successful delivery of...
Network Rail and Mott MacDonald's engineering outreach programme was even bigger and better on its 2019 return
A looming skills gap in rail engineering continues to...
How the organisation developing the UK's new high-speed rail network is changing the industry's diversity and inclusion practices
Mark Lomas joined HS2 as its head...