Ballyclare’s new arc protection multi-hazard range brings higher standards of protection to the workwear market.

Ballyclare has extended its Category III ‘Life-Saving’ workwear range by launching a new and innovative range of arc flash multi-hazard protective workwear designed to meet the needs of wearers in a wide variety of industrial sectors. The new Ballyclare...

Transport Benevolent Fund CIO Moving Forward For a Brighter Future

Not many prices have remained unchanged since 1994. The Transport Benevolent Fund membership fee is one that has, but an increase is now needed. The inevitable rise in costs, year-on-year, and the change in modern family dynamics have both put...

Transport Benevolent Fund IMPROVES its benefits to meet today’s needs

Much has changed in the 97 years since the TBF was founded, so adjustments in benefits come as no surprise. Founded in 1923, the Transport Benevolent Fund CIO (TBF) has been providing help and support to those working in the...

Remote condition monitoring optimises performance

Knowing how trains are performing, and what may be wrong with them, is crucial as operators strive to improve fleet reliability The ability to monitor how locomotives and trains are performing, as well as how their drivers handle them, gives...

O’Neill & Brennan keeping the rail workforce safe from COVID-19

As the world slowly returns to normal, and the lockdown eases, more and more people are returning to work. Those who can, will still largely be working from home. But those that can’t, which includes everyone working on rail construction...

Eave FocusLite detects and reports noise levels as well as preventing hearing damage

Good hearing protection needs to prevent hearing damage when working in noisy environments but should still allow workers to hear instructions and warnings from managers and colleagues. It a complex challenge. Now, however, award-winning noise and hearing conservation organisation, Eave,...

A land of opportunity

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 rail projects underway in Australia, there has never been a better time to make a...

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ORR review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds

New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge...