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iMechE calls for urgent action over harmful emissions

Diesel and bi-mode rolling stock must be assessed to understand the effect that pollutants have on commuters and railway workers. That is according to a new...

Cleshar to take over Carillion’s maintenance work on London Overground line

Transport for London (TfL) is set to award Cleshar Contract Services a contract previously held by Carillion for maintenance on the London Overground's East...

Meet the HS2 innovators who want to introduce non-rail sector ideas

Pizza boxes piled in a corner, eyes fixed to laptop screens and sugary foods scattered around the room. It might sound like a student’s...

RailStaff January 2018: A job well done

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Ban the box: helping ex-offenders into employment

Rehabilitating offenders into society is a crucial part of the UK’s justice system. Without the opportunity to put spent criminal offences behind them, a...

Heathrow Express flying high

Heathrow Express comes into its 20th year off the back of a strong 2017. Record passenger numbers and increasing customer satisfaction would suggest that...

The George Cross recipient who saved hundreds of lives by staying aboard a burning locomotive

Heroic train driver Wallace 'Wally' Oakes made the selfless decision to remain onboard a burning steam locomotive in 1965, saving hundreds of lives with his...

Huge blaze leads to evacuation of Nottingham station

Fire fighters were called to tackle a major fire at Nottingham railway station on January 12. Flames were seen from the Grade two-listed station and...

Finding the people to make HS2 happen

Every time I walk into work, I notice Birmingham is in the midst of a renaissance. Not a month goes by without a new...

Richard Branson returns fire over so-called bailout of Virgin Trains East Coast franchise

Virgin Trains founder Richard Branson has defended the so-called government bailout of its East Coast franchise. Critics, including former Labour transport secretary Lord Andrew Adonis,...

Railway’s Christmas works in brief

London Bridge station, now fully reopened following its £1 billion redevelopment, was at the centre of a huge programme of works completed over Christmas...

Building the biggest little railway in the world

Model rail enthusiasts, engineers and builders have attempted to build the longest model railway in the world. Led by TV presenter and engineer Dick Strawbridge, the...

New Year’s Honours for railway heroes

More than 1,000 people have been named on the New Year's Honours list 2018 for exceptional achievement and service. Among them are a number of...

How Network Rail tackles winter weather on the tracks

Each season presents its own challenges for Network Rail, which works around the clock to keep train services running despite testing conditions. Whereas leaf fall...

TfL appoints new MD to oversee DLR, tram and London Overground

Transport for London (TfL) has appointed a new managing director (MD) for surface transport. Current director of public transport and TfL strategy Gareth Powell will replace...

Shining a laser pen at a train driver could land you in jail under new laws

Those who use laser devices to target train drivers could be jailed for up to five years under new legislation unveiled by the Department...

First-ever second generation EMU painted in original British Rail colours

The country's first-ever second generation electric multiple unit (EMU) has been painted in its original blue and grey British Rail livery. Train 313201, which operates...

ScotRail Alliance to rollout £300,000 of body-worn cameras to staff

More than 300 body-worn cameras (BWC) are being made available to frontline rail staff in Scotland. The ScotRail Alliance has invested £300,000 in the devices,...