People
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Features
“A generational jump” in training drivers
Tom Ingall sits behind the controls in one of Northern’s new driving simulators.
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Features
Rail’s retirement challenge and the looming skills shortage
Nine per cent of people working on the railway left last year. Paul Clifton asks whether enough is being done to to fill the empty seats they leave behind.
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Features
Kents Bank: a station and a library for everyone
Library Manager Dr Paul Salveson recounts how the station and library are being developed into a fascinating valuable resource for the local community.
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Interview: 2020 review author Sir Douglas Oakervee on HS2's future
With the eastern and northern legs of HS2 cancelled since the Oakervee Review, its author talks to Peter Pilsner about what happens next for HS2.
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One way to tackle recruitment difficulties breaks new ground
The new government is looking to recruit 100,000 people into the rail industry. One train maintenance company has taken matters into its own hands.
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Insight
How can freight be a major part of rail’s future?
Great British Railways will need to focus on nationalised passenger services. Freight could lose out. Heads of the two largest companies talk to Paul Clifton.
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Ian Prosser interview: “A high-performing railway is a safe railway”
Recently retired HM Chief Inspector of Railways Ian Prosser discusses the approach to railway safety and the role of Great British Railways with Tony Streeter.
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Insight
The new rail recruits adding business benefits with diversity
Why should rail employers take on people from disadvantaged backgrounds? As well as the right thing, Paul Clifton learns that it’s essential for the future.
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Features
NRA Great Place to Work award winner 2024: Hull Trains
Hull Trains won the Great Place to Work award in the 2024 National Rail Awards.
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NRA Outstanding Contribution to Society winner 2024: Carmichael UK
Carmicahel UK won the Outstanding Contribution to Society award in the National Rail Awards 2024.
Top Stories
Putting the fun back into fundraising
RICHARD CLINNICK talks to new Railway Benefit Fund chairman TIM SHOVELLER about his plans to boost the charity’s profile and its fundraising capacity.
Shooting the breeze with Virgin’s Sheila
RICHARD CLINNICK meets Crewe station manager SHEILA BREEZE, who is retiring after 17 entertaining years on the railway
Making Anglia Greater
RICHARD CLINNICK talks to new Greater Anglia MD Ruud Haket and Network Rail Route Managing Director DAVE WARD
