James Richardson has today been announced as the new managing director of the Transpennine Route Upgrade, the multi-billion railway electrification scheme delivering faster, cleaner and greener journeys for millions of people across the north of England. Highly experienced in major programmes, James is currently Managing Director of the Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture delivering the […] The post New Managing Director of the Transpennine Route Upgrade appeared first on RailStaff ..read more

Chiltern Railways has appointed Michael Stewart as its new Commercial and Customer Strategy Director.  Michael joins Chiltern following 15 years of railway experience at organisations including Network Rail and most recently Avanti West Coast, where he was Revenue Director. He has also worked in the pharmaceutical and communications industries.  He replaces Andy Camp, who will […] The post Chiltern Railways appoints Michael Stewart as new Commercial and Customer Strategy Director appeared first on RailStaff ..read more

Heathrow Express, the fastest and most convenient way to travel between Heathrow Airport and Central London, is excited to announce the appointment of Aoife Considine, as their new Business Lead.   A chartered engineer, Aoife previously worked at Heathrow Express between 2018 and 2020 in the role of Professional Head of Engineering. In this role she […] The post Heathrow Express Appoints New Business Lead appeared first on RailStaff ..read more

Martin Beable is to join Greater Anglia (GA) as its new Managing Director on Monday, 7 October. Martin returns to GA from Transport UK, where he has been the New Trains and Fleet Director since October 2023. He previously spent nearly five years as GA’s Engineering Director, where he helped to oversee the full fleet […] The post Martin Beable joins Greater Anglia as Managing Director appeared first on RailStaff ..read more

The Transport Secretary has today (Thursday 3 October) appointed Laura Shoaf as Chair of Shadow Great British Railways (SGBR). In the role, Laura will help drive the Government’s overhaul of the railways, bringing senior leaders together to deliver improvements for passengers and work towards a more unified rail system. SGBR will also help design Great British […] The post New Chair appointed to drive forward major rail reform appeared first on RailStaff ..read more

It’s that time again – the countdown to the RailStaff Awards has begun, and although 2023’s event set the bar impossibly high, this year it will be bigger and better than ever! The RailStaff Awards recognise those who go the extra mile, whether that’s supporting their co-workers, making the railway safer, helping society at large, […] The post Last call for RailStaff Awards Nominations appeared first on RailStaff ..read more

OnSite, South Staffordshire Plc’s leading specialist rail sector contractor, has announced the appointment of Joel Stevens as its new Managing Director, following an external selection process. Joel joins OnSite from utilities and low carbon infrastructure management business MUJV, where he was MD. Before this, Joel held senior roles at Veolia Water UK and May Gurney […] The post OnSite announces new managing director appeared first on RailStaff ..read more

Network Rail Wales and Borders route director Nick Millington has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering. Nick was one of 71 leading figures in the field of engineering and technology named as new Fellows at the Academy’s AGM yesterday (17 September). He has clocked up more than 34 years of […] The post Nick Millington elected to Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering appeared first on RailStaff ..read more

One of the south west’s railway workers stars in a new campaign to highlight the essential roles of people who keep trains running, as new findings released by Network Rail reveal railway professionals are underrated in public importance compared to other key workers in Britain. The results come as Network Rail launches a new campaign […] The post New survey reveals railway workers underrated in public importance appeared first on RailStaff ..read more

Network Rail has announced that Mona Sihota, head of drainage and lineside, has been appointed as president of the PWI. Mona brings over 35 years of experience working in the railway industry, including 22 years at Network Rail, and has led projects in design, construction, and asset management. In 2016, she became Network Rail’s first […] The post Network Rail’s Mona Sihota appointed president of the PWI appeared first on RailStaff ..read more