A UK General Election has been called for 4 July. Most observers were taken by surprise when a rain-soaked prime minister, Sunak, told the waiting press that he had asked The King to dissolve parliament. The campaigning began immediately. Politicians have been eager to make the railways a vote winner. However, the main parties have…
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Building future skills for the UK rail industry
The engineering faculty at Edinburgh University is one of the leading sources of graduate talent in the UK. In late April, the school hosted a seminar specifically addressing future recruitment into the rail industry. However, the target audience was not quite ready to start their doctorate studies. In fact, the audience for the interactive welcome…
UK spark of genius for a net-zero railway by 2050
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has released an ambitious blueprint titled “Delivering a Lower Cost, Higher Performing Net Zero Railway by 2050”. The Association, which mainly represents the interests of supply chain members, says it is aiming to revolutionise the UK’s railway network. So, no pressure there. Their report outlines a comprehensive strategy. It promises…
Rail industry responds as ‘blueprint’ for the future of British rail is published
Great British Railways moved a step closer as a draft bill outlined the new responsibilities of the strategic body.
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‘Tap in, Tap Out’ for railway stations in Manchester and the West Midlands
Passengers in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands are set to benefit from “simpler, more flexible travel” from next year.