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A new online tool to help the rail industry measure the social value of its investments, infrastructure projects and day-to-day operations has been launched today. The Rail Social Value Tool (RSVT), co-funded by Network Rail, is provided by the Rail...

Women in Rail (WR) has appointed five new trustees to its governing Board. Sarah Reid, Gary Smithson, Ruth Busby, Mat Baine, and Philippa Hinton all hold key positions in the Rail sector and are ardent supporters of WR. Welcoming the new...

TransPennine Express (TPE) has been recognised for its work in promoting rail as a great career for women and has been shortlisted for the Social Inclusion award at next month’s Women in Rail Awards. TPE runs a number of programmes...

Don't forget to register now for our 2022 launch event! There are limited spaces available so make sure you register now to avoid disappointment. Line Up TBA - (Watch our Socials) Date: 20th June 2022 - PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS...

Global technology company Thales UK has teamed up with the STEM Returners to launch a pilot programme open to engineers who have had a career break. Thales UK develops high-tech solutions, services and products to help companies and organisations in...

HS2’s construction partner, Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), is encouraging local people who are out of work or looking for a career change to register for its fast track training programme which enables candidates to progress onto a paid work...

Managing Director of Southern and Gatwick Express Angie Doll has been appointed as Govia Thameslink Railway’s Chief Operating Officer, starting today (20 April). Angie joined the railway family in 1999 as Station Manager at Brighton. She worked up through the...

The RailStaff Awards are back and this year they’re bigger and better than ever! Every year, the Awards attract more entries, more interest, and more companies ─ so why are they so successful? The rail industry, like most others, has its...

Rail operator West Midlands Trains has been hailed for its commitment to making the workplace inclusive for everybody at a prestigious national awards ceremony. The company, which runs services under the West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway brands, has...

FirstGroup plc ('FirstGroup' or the 'Group') announces that Graham Sutherland has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer following a comprehensive search process led by the Nomination Committee of the Board. Graham will join the Board as an Executive Director...