Diversity & Inclusion
Kent & East Sussex Railway marks LGBT+ Pride month for the first time
For the month of June 2022 the Kent & East Sussex's ‘garter' crest on its website will be backed by the ‘pride progress' flag.
K&ESR Chairman Simon Marsh said: "Equality, diversity and inclusion is an important area for the heritage...
Company News
Leadership change at VolkerWessels UK
Alan Robertson, chief executive officer (CEO) of VolkerWessels UK, is to step down from his role and take up a new position as chairman of the business. Richard Offord, the company’s chief operating officer and managing director of VolkerFitzpatrick,...
Industry News
GCRE announces Kelly Warburton as Chief Commercial Officer
Kelly Warburton has joined the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) as Chief Commercial Officer.
Previously Managing Director of UK & Europe for Unipart Rail, Kelly began her rail industry career with Alstom in 2001. She joined NRS, now Unipart...
Company News
New Managing Director appointed for Lumo & Hull Trains
Martijn Gilbert has been appointed as the new Managing Director for Lumo & Hull Trains, a new role in which he will lead both of FirstGroup’s open access businesses. Martijn will join First Rail on 12 September 2022.
Martijn has...
Company News
QTS look to the Future of Rail with special industry event
National rail contractor, QTS Group, hosted a special two-day event to bring together rail industry leaders and local schools to celebrate achievements and discuss the future of the industry.
The event, which was held at the group’s headquarters in Strathaven,...
Careers
Siemens Mobility recruits ex-armed forces personnel for Military2Rail programme
Twelve former armed forces personnel have embarked on a new career in the rail industry. Recruited as part of Siemens Mobility’s Military2Rail initiative, the recruits undertook an intensive, six-week training programme before starting their permanent roles in the business.
With...
General Interest
TransPennine Express’ mental health champion recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
A mental health champion, described as an ‘inspiration’ to her colleagues at TransPennine Express (TPE) has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Victoria Snell, who lives in Salford, Greater Manchester, has been awarded a prestigious British Empire Medal...
General Interest
Three Network Rail employees recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Three Network Rail employees have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, published on Thursday 2nd June.
Christian Irwin, Lydia Fairman and Bill Cooke have been recognised for their services to the railway as well as charitable and voluntary...
Diversity & Inclusion
TfW trials personal announcement service for passengers with hearing loss
Transport for Wales (TfW) has trialled a new onboard digital service providing passengers with hearing loss with personalised journey information announcements.
The Hearing Enhanced Audio Relay (HEAR) application was successfully tested on TfW trains on the Rhymney – Penarth route...
People
North Norfolk Railway Receives The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Volunteers at the North Norfolk Railway which runs magnificently restored steam and heritage diesel trains between Sheringham and Holt have just been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can...
Latest News
GWR and Network Rail Director Ruth Busby receives OBE
Inspirational Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail director Ruth Busby was at Buckingham Palace on Friday to receive...