Author Archive for: Andy Milne
The future looks bright
The expansion of the railways and their place at the heart of recession-beating Britain was further emphasised by Minister of State for Transport, Simon Burns. Speaking at the Railtex exhibition in Earl’s Court, London, the Minister said, ‘Our railway has already seen passenger journeys double since privatisation, while freight business has grown by 60%. The...Andy Ridout talks to Andy Milne
Among the unsung heroes of the rail industry but right up alongside the drivers and directors, the new cleaner and COSS, sits the railway recruiter. Getting the right person for the right job may sound simple but in an industry with a huge and growing demand for highly qualified staff it’s a challenge like no...Round one to High Speed 2
HS2 Ltd has opened a Birmingham office to co-ordinate operations. In nine out of ten challenges the courts found for the scheme. The tenth concerned the way in which property compensation consultation had been carried out. In order to save time and public money and to limit the impact on residents affected, the Secretary of...Gaining rail business advantage in Britain
Expanding investment in the rail industry offers challenges and opportunities for rail businesses. The Rail Industry Contractors’ Association is all set to help small and medium businesses get ahead. Network Rail has recently announced its investment plans for the next Regulatory Control Period, 2014-2019 (CP5). The level of investment is huge and clearly demonstrates the...Glaze and blaze for Newcastle
An £8.6 million project to revamp Newcastle Central station has been welcomed by local people. Its centrepiece will be the pedestrianisation and glazing of the station’s front portico, to create a dramatic new public space. Train operator East Coast unveiled plans that will enhance the historic original Victorian station design. The project will be run...Stobart Rail schools campaign
Over a three-week period, Stobart Rail successfully ran three day long depot visits for two local schools. On each occasion the schools were welcomed by members of the Depot Visits Team, shown into the executive board room and given a presentation on t...King’s Cross in satisfaction coup
King’s Cross station has seen a record-breaking jump in customer satisfaction in the year since the award-winning western concourse opened to the public, new research shows. Figures from Passenger Focus show King’s Cross station has risen from bottom to joint-second among Network Rail’s managed stations in the satisfaction table, with 94% of passengers satisfied compared...Harry Beck honoured
The birthplace of Harry Beck, designer of the iconic London Underground linear map, has been honoured with a blue plaque. Harry Beck was born at 14 Wesley Road, Leyton, E10 in 1902. Beck started work for London Transport as an engineering draughtsman in the London Underground Signal Engineer’s office. In 1931 he produced his first...Northern Ireland Railways: Europe’s untold success story
The success of Northern Ireland Railways is one of Europe’s best kept secrets. Skirting the edge of Europe, the popular and scenic railway has seen passenger numbers and receipts rising and new trains bolstering the fleet. A new depot and a European business award testify to an expanded railway deserving sustained investment Translink, which runs...Name Czech for Railsport cyclists
Rail cyclists are ramping up training as the evenings lighten in preparation for the next Railsport Cycling event, a road race at Oakley, Buckinghamshire, on Saturday 6th July 2013. Interest is high after a stirring performance by the team last year in...
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