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Carlisle appoints Jason Gray as Technical Solutions Director
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (219+ words) Carlisle Support Services has appointed of'Jason Gray'as its new Technical Solutions Director. Jason brings a wealth of experience across the fire and security sectors, having progressed from a foundational engineering background into senior leadership roles focused on innovation, integrated system…...
RBD Marketing: Going the extra mile
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (613+ words) Rail Business Daily has officially launched RBD Marketing. Sarah Hopton explains more Sarah Hopton thrives on a challenge, pushing herself out of her comfort zone, be it jumping out of planes, or donning her running shoes to take on the…...
Planned part closures on the Piccadilly line as vital upgrade work and testing of the brand-new trains gathers pace
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (233+ words) These part-closures will allow Tf L to carry out essential upgrades to the power supply, tracks, platforms, depots and sidings while continuing to test the new trains" interaction with existing London Underground infrastructure, alongside assessments of their efficiency and performance....
CMA recommends overhaul of rail procurement to cut costs and drive economic growth through infrastructure investment
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (842+ words) The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published the findings of its market study into road and rail infrastructure and is recommending concrete actions to drive down costs and drive up innovation and productivity. CMA said that following 11 months of…...
Network Rail protects wildlife with help of Newt Conservation Partnership
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (181+ words) Railway staff are receiving special training to identify different types of newt so they can be handled with the utmost care when found on the network. Jude Ward, Network Rail Environment Manager, said: "We take our responsibility to balance the…...
Women's charity joins forces with Southeastern Railway to prevent violence against women and girls
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (551+ words) Women's charity Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) has partnered with'Southeastern Railway'to establish a community-led forum, launching this summer. It will be focused on improving safety and confidence for women and girls using rail services. Southeastern Railway " which covers…...
Eurostar outlines plans to improve inclusive journeys across Europe | Rail Business Daily
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (261+ words) Eurostar has seen assistance requests rise by more than 15 per cent year on year as international rail operator highlights next steps for accessibility on Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on 21st May, Eurostar has revealed a…...
Munnelly Group appoints new Managing Director for Weston Analytics
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (165+ words) The Munnelly Group has announced the appointment of Tom Emery as Managing Director of Weston Analytics, reinforcing the growing importance of technology, data and innovation within their business strategy. Tom brings more than a decade of experience in operational leadership,…...
HS2 viaducts to be installed over busy motorways in major milestone
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (1034+ words) HS2s complex civil engineering programme will shift up a gear this summer, as it prepares to deliver its biggest programme of work yet over the motorway network. The construction schedule, which starts in June, will see three huge structures built over…...
Major East Coast Main Line improvement work continues this weekend
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (312+ words) A package of major engineering work continues on the East Coast Main Line over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (23-25 May), passengers are reminded. The projects include essential upgrades to track and drainage, supporting the long'term resilience of one of country's…...