Rail News

A nationwide heritage hunt launches today (Monday 9 December) to discover the person with the longest-serving railway family. The search for the longest, continuous cross-generational railway family in the UK is part of the build-up to next year’s celebration...

The Rail Engineer of the Year award is one of the most prestigious honours at the RailStaff Awards, honouring the expertise and vision displayed by those who drive the projects and systems that underpin our great rail network. Bespoke asset...

Birmingham New street passengers asked to be polite and respectful to railway staff over the festive period following station staff assaults. Network Rail’s Central route has launched a new poster campaign reminding passengers that 'Behind Every Uniform is Someone Just...

Managers in the Rail Industry face a unique set of challenges. Everybody plays a part in making the network run smoothly, but managers bear the burden of delivering on time and within budget. It’s a demanding role and the RailStaff...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visited Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, on Friday (6 December) to celebrate a significant agreement for the Hitachi Rail Limited factory which has secured an order to manufacture 70 new rail cars for leading transport...

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 the morning commute. The fault meant that trains were unable to register onto their route for...

Beyond initial training, career development is crucial to keep staff interested and make them feel appreciated. Employees expect the opportunity to grow and tackle fresh challenges as they advance in their careers. The Learning, Development & Investing in People Award...

The two 159-metre-long steel spans of HS2’s River Cole Viaducts have been completed near Coleshill in North Warwickshire, signalling further progress at the project’s Delta Junction. The operation, executed by HS2’s civils contractor Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), involved lifting eight...

The Station Staff Person or Team Award celebrates hard working, respected, and well-loved staff who improve the experience of colleagues and customers. Once again, in 2024 the Transport Benevolent Fund CIO (TBF) threw its support behind the award. Founded in...

The UK’s largest train operator is offering free use of an innovative sign language app to remove barriers for passengers who are deaf or suffer hearing loss – and help them travel with confidence across its 11-county network. Customers will...