Paul Smith appointed ORR Chief Executive as regulator prepares for expanded role

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has appointed experienced regulatory leader Paul Smith as its new Chief Executive, bringing expertise from the aviation,...

Old Oak Common redesign to deliver level boarding for Elizabeth line passengers

Elizabeth line passengers using HS2's Old Oak Common station will benefit from level boarding after the rail industry agreed an engineering solution to reduce...

A step change in plain-line productivity

Readypower places major order with Aqurate Rail as demand grows for safer, faster and more cost-effective rail-handling technology Aqurate Rail has announced a major agreement...

New RSSB Standards target better station design, accessibility and passenger facilities

New and updated railway Standards covering station design, accessibility and passenger facilities have been introduced by RSSB, with the changes intended to make stations...

From compliance to competitive advantage – making the most of social value questions in your rail bid

Insight from Laura Wright, Director at Laura Wright Strategy We all know the rail narrative: it connects communities and business, powers the economy and creates...

Dan Clark