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A new managing director and chief operating officer have taken the helm at Northern this week. As managing director, Tricia Williams now leads the UK’s second largest train operator, an organisation that makes an annual contribution to the national economy...

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has announced the appointment of the new chair and vice chair for the RIA SME Group. Catherine Leech, managing director at Anturas Consulting Ltd, takes the position of chair, and Mike Harmer, chief of strategic...

Logistics operator GB Railfreight yesterday named a locomotive after Signaller Bill (Willie) Taylor, 40 years to the day after his quick thinking prevented a catastrophic train crash. At 05:30 on Tuesday 1 May 1984, Bill (a signalman at Carlisle Power...

McGinley Support Services has announced the promotion of Jamie Zineldin to operations director. This advancement reflects Jamie’s remarkable 25-year journey within the company, from a track operative to a key executive, spearheading strategic growth and innovation. Jamie's career at McGinley...

Network Rail has successfully installed the main span for the footbridge which will provide step-free access between the two platforms at Llanelli station. Contractors AmcoGiffen installed the span overnight on Saturday, while the station was closed to passengers, with a...

Cambridge and Peterborough-based teenagers with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have been shown the ins and outs of train travel by Great Northern and Thameslink. The ‘Try A Train’ event, hosted by station teams from St Neots and Stevenage,...

Arriva Rail London (ARL) has announced the appointment of Anjuli Ramburuth as the company’s finance director with immediate effect. Anjuli takes over the role from Steve Best, who became managing director in January 2024. Anjuli joins ARL from Arriva UK...

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

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has announced the appointment of John Whitehurst as its chief operating officer (COO). He will begin the role on Monday 20 May. The role will see John lead the planning and delivery of services across GTR’s...

Inspirational Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail director Ruth Busby was at Buckingham Palace on Friday to receive her OBE from the Princess Royal. Ruth was recognised in the New Year Honours ‘for services to diversity in the rail...