New colour vision test could open up rail jobs

New research from the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) could allow more people with colour vision deficiency (colour blindness) to work in safety-critical...

Western Gateway unveils ambitious rail plan to connect 248,000 more people

Image: Western Gateway Political, business, and academic leaders gathered in Cardiff on Tuesday to launch the Western Gateway Rail Deal, a new plan aimed at...

Northern Rail gets prototype simulator in training revamp

Northern has received a prototype semi-immersive static cab simulator as part of a major overhaul of its traincrew training programme. The train operator has...

Burnham unveils Bee Network rail plan for Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has revealed plans to integrate rail services into the Bee Network by 2028, creating a "London-style" public transport system....

HS2 contractor earns top award for diversity and inclusion

Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA (BBVS), the HS2 construction partner building the Old Oak Common Station in West London, has received the prestigious Clear Assured...

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