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RailStaff Awards 2024: a fairytale of New York

The great and good of the British Rail Industry descended on Birmingham’s NEC last night (Thursday 28 November), to celebrate the 2024 RailStaff Awards. More than 1,000 guests gathered to honour the exceptional efforts of the employees who go the extra mile and excel in their roles. From rail managers...

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HS2 reveals giant tunnelling machines ready for 4.5-mile drive to Euston

Engineers have begun assembling two giant tunnelling machines that will dig the final 4.5 miles of underground high-speed railway...

HS2 confirms rail systems contract winners

HS2 has named the teams that will deliver the high-speed rail project’s state-of-the-art track, signalling, communications, and other systems. The...

Rail Safety News

HIMA expands in India to elevate rail and process safety

HIMA Group, a global leader in safety-related automation solutions for the Process and Railway industries, has opened its first...

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Radio fault causes nation-wide disruption

This morning (Friday 6 December), a nationwide fault with the GSMR system affected communication between train drivers and signallers, leading to nation-wide disruption during...

Empowering others through learning

Beyond initial training, career development is crucial to keep staff interested and make them feel...

HS2’s River Cole Viaducts take shape in the Delta Junction

The two 159-metre-long steel spans of HS2’s River Cole Viaducts have been completed near Coleshill...

Station staff superstars

The Station Staff Person or Team Award celebrates hard working, respected, and well-loved staff who...

Jobseekers secure roles at Nexus through workplace training scheme

Jobseekers have embarked on new careers at Nexus thanks to a workplace training programme. The Sector...

GTR offers free use of innovative sign language app to assist deaf rail passengers

The UK’s largest train operator is offering free use of an innovative sign language app...

Managing Director of West Coast Partnership Development receives royal honour at Windsor Castle

The Managing Director of West Coast Partnership Development (WCPD) has been appointed an Officer of...

Putting the customer first

Exceptional customer service is the cornerstone of any successful business. Happy customers come back time...

Spencer Group completes extension works at East Midlands Rail depot

Rail infrastructure specialist Spencer Group has completed the latest project in a long-standing partnership with...

Applauding the stars of inclusivity

As the rail industry gets to grips with representing the wide array of cultures,...

Network Rail introduces new state-of-the-art digital notification system for railway neighbours

Network Rail is urging residents who live close to its 2500 miles of railway...

Google Street View launches at London’s busiest stations, making journeys easier

Transport for London (TfL), Network Rail and Google have launched Google Street View within...

Southeastern and Hitachi Rail agree new deal to maintain UK’s fastest trains

Southeastern and Hitachi Rail have agreed a new contract for the maintenance of the...

HR & Recruitment receives much-deserved recognition

As the demand for diverse skills continues to grow, railway companies recognise the importance...

Striving for a sustainable future

The Sustainability & Net Zero Person or Team Award recognizes individuals or teams who...

Embracing the Spirit of Christmas: Railway Carol Services Spread Joy Across the Industry

The past few years have brought challenges that tested resilience and community spirit. This...

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Southeastern and Hitachi Rail agree new deal to maintain UK’s fastest trains

Southeastern and Hitachi Rail have agreed a new contract for the maintenance of the iconic Class 395 ‘Javelin’ which will see more units in service for customers every day alongside the continuation of the £27million refurbishment programme.   The new contract will see the maintenance of the flagship fleet brought in-house with technical support and spares supplied by the train’s manufacturer, Hitachi. This new contract will reduce the cost of maintaining...