Voting Now Open. Railway Benefit Fund reveals the finalists for this year's prestigious Heart of Gold Awards. The nominations received were truly inspiring, highlighting the incredible work of colleagues across the rail industry. Voting is now open. Meet the 2024 finalists: Rising Star Award – Sponsored by Furrer + Frey Dale Haggett – Network Rail [...] The post Railway Benefit Fund Announces 2024 Heart of Gold Award Finalists! appeared first on Rail Professional ..read more

Transport for Wales (TfW) recorded the largest rise in passenger numbers out of all the UK’s train operators this spring, up 27% on the previous year. Newly published data shows that between April and June this year, 7.6 million journeys were made on TfW services compared to 6 million in the same period the previous [...] The post Passenger numbers up 1.6m at Transport for Wales appeared first on Rail Professional ..read more

ScotRail and Network Rail have signed a strengthened Alliance Agreement that commits both companies to greater integration to deliver a safe, reliable, and green railway. With ScotRail and Network Rail both part of the public sector, the Scottish Government is committed to an integrated railway to deliver the best outcomes for Scotland’s economy, society, and [...] The post ScotRail and Network Rail sign strengthened Alliance Agreement appeared first on Rail Professional ..read more

Just in time for the festive season, Railway Benefit Fund is excited to announce the opening of its Christmas shop. The shop features a delightful selection of rail-themed items, including three Christmas card designs and a limited-edition commemorative calendar celebrating 200 years of rail. All sales from the Christmas Shop will go directly towards supporting [...] The post Railway Benefit Fund’s Christmas Shop Is Now Open. Let the Festivities Begin! appeared first on Rail Professional ..read more

Jo Lawrence, Director at the Occupational Psychology Centre (OPC) shares initiatives, research and candidate’s perspectives on some best practice approaches for inclusive talent acquisition Inclusive talent acquisition means hiring candidates based purely on their ability to perform a role successfully and effectively, without bias toward factors such as race, gender, age, or other personal characteristics. [...] The post Helping Create a Level Playing Field appeared first on Rail Professional ..read more

A team of light rail experts has been recognised for its role in removing barriers to the future expansion of the sector. At the Global Light Rail Awards on Wednesday (October 2), UKTram’s Centre of Excellence was named Team of the Year after delivering a host of projects to support proposals for new tramways and [...] The post Centre of Excellence scoops top award appeared first on Rail Professional ..read more

The latest Office of Rail and Road (ORR) statistics reveal that total rail passenger revenue, adjusted for inflation, was up 8% (£215 million) in April – June (Q1) 2024, compared with the same period last year, reaching a record high for both revenue and total journeys post-pandemic. Business travel saw the most substantial year-on-year increase, [...] The post Business travel by rail grows 21% year-on-year appeared first on Rail Professional ..read more

PAUL COOMBER MANAGING DIRECTOR OF CAPEL C.S LTD Paul Coomber is the Managing Director at Capel C.S Ltd, where he oversees all facets of client projects and business units across the railway, commercial, and residential sectors. With over 25 years of industry experience, Paul brings a wealth of expertise in procurement, supply chain management and [...] The post In Conversation With: Paul Coomber, Managing Director of Capel C.S Ltd appeared first on Rail Professional ..read more

The Elizabeth Line, London's east-west railway, now boasts high-speed 4G and 5G mobile coverage in its first tunnelled section. This milestone represents a significant advancement in improving connectivity to London's underground stations and tunnels. TfL's ongoing efforts aim to extend this coverage to Whitechapel, Canary Wharf, and Woolwich, with the entire line expected to be [...] The post High-Speed Coverage on the Elizabeth Line appeared first on Rail Professional ..read more

In the ever-evolving rail industry, decision support tools are becoming indispensable for strategic planning and operational efficiency. These tools leverage advanced simulation and modelling techniques to provide comprehensive insights into the potential impacts of various interventions on the rail network. By integrating detailed data and predictive analytics, decision support tools enable stakeholders to make informed [...] The post Open Data Reduces Costs appeared first on Rail Professional ..read more