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25,000 rail staff trained by Samaritans to save lives
MSO Karl from Lingwood Security Management was the 25,000th member of rail staff to take the Samaritans' Managing Suicidal Contacts course.
Time to enter teams for Big Rail Diversity Challenge
There is still time to enter teams in the Big Rail Diversity Challenge 2022.
Community rail: as you like it
After just two years the work of volunteers is already having a major impact on the Shakespeare line
HS2 East will be extended, claims West Midlands Mayor
WEST MIDLANDS Mayor Andy Street says High Speed 2’s eastern leg will go ahead in full eventually
Green HST proposed for Heart of Wales ‘Red Kite’
Plans are being drawn up to capitalise on the scenic value of the Heart of Wales line in the summer of 2023 with a tourist HST service
Staggering seats
PriestmanGoode offer the first-of-a-kind seat layout. Here is Proteus – brought to you by Innovate UK, Angel Trains and Chiltern Railways
Rail reform – all words and no action?
Our columnist questions the pace of progress a year on from the publication of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail
Limited scope for train operator cost cuts
■ Switch from net premium to subsidy signalled problems
■ Rolling stock and track access dominate rises
■ Costs stabilised after year-on-year increases
ScotRail offers half-price off-peak fares – for a limited time
ScotRail is offering 50% off all off-peak fares for a limited period starting on 9 May.
Bradford will benefit from IRP, says Minister
Light rail boost is preferable to new line to Manchester, claims Stephenson
Upcoming Events
Golden Whistle Awards
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The brainchild of Chartered Institution of Railway Operators luminary and former West Dorset MP Chris Loder, the Golden Whistles event was founded in 2010 to promote best practice and celebrate excellence in railway operations.
Sponsored by Tracsis, Porterbrook and Resonate
Rail in Wales and the West
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Our Rail in Wales and the West conference moves to Swindon for 2025. With the exciting plans in for improvements in Wales and the Borders and continuing developments on the Western there is much to reflect on and look forward to.
Sponsored by Porterbrook and Resonate
In association with Rail Forum
Railway Innovation Awards
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Founded in 1998, the Awards are the annual event at which everybody keen on seeing innovation in the railway sector meets up to discuss and celebrate the brightest ideas in the industry.
In partnership with the Railway Industry Association
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Golden Spanner Awards
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The Golden Spanners is an annual event at which all those interested in railway rolling stock meet to discuss best practice and celebrate excellence in train maintenance.
Sponsored by Houghton International, Porterbrook and Resonate
Public Transport Scotland
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Following on from a successful debut in 2023, our two-day event in Scotland returns with a focus on developments on both the rail and bus networks north of the border.
Sponsored by Lothian, Porterbrook, Tracsis, Mellor and Resonate
In association with Rail Forum
Rail in Oxfordshire and the Midlands
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This year we visit a new city for our Midlands conference, Oxford in the South of the region
Sponsored by Porterbrook and Resonate
In association with Oxfordshire County Council and the Rail Forum