HS2 Workforce Closes In on 30,000 Milestone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 HS2’s workforce has almost hit the 30,000 mark. This is down to the recruitment of 2,300 new employees over the last three months in response to the rapid pace of construction. HS2 also has a further 300 vacancies currently open to applicants. Almost 30,000 people are now onboard supporting HS2’s construction © HS2 Of the
London’s Elizabeth Line Officially Opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 The Elizabeth line (Crossrail) has officially opened to the public, increasing central London’s rail capacity by 10 percent and improving transport links across the UK capital. The new line will reduce journey times and fares for thousands of commuters across London, with trips from Abbey Wood to Paddington now taking just
Germany: DB Breaks Ground on New Cottbus Maintenance Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has begun construction of its new Cottbus railway depot in Germany’s Lausitz region. This new facility will support the expansion of its ICE fleet, as DB plans to have 450 ICE trains in service by the end of the decade. Groundbreaking in Cottbus © Deutsche Bahn AG | Oliver Lang The
Deutsche Bahn Trains Dogs to Sniff Out Protected Species Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20210 Deutsche Bahn (DB) is training dogs to detect protected species in order to speed up construction projects. Deutsche Bahn says it will train dogs to detect protected species © Deutsche Bahn AG | Patrick Kuschfeld All planned construction sites must be searched for protected animals before work can begin. At the moment this
National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure Relaunches Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20210 The University of Birmingham has relaunched the National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure (NCATI), following work with the UK Department for Education to secure a successful, sustainable and inclusive future for the college. A special collaboration between higher and further education, the NCATI has now been incorporated into the wider
HS2 Launches First Giant Tunnelling Machine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20210 Each machine operates as a self-contained underground factory – digging the tunnel, lining it with concrete wall segments and grouting them into place at a speed of around 15 metres a day. Each tunnel will require 56,000 precision-engineered, fibre-reinforced segments, which will all be made on site. A crew of 17
Birmingham-Crewe section of HS2 set for Royal Assent Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20210 THE Hybrid Bill authorising the next section of HS2, part of Phase 2a, is expected to receive Royal Assent today. The new Act will allow HS2 to be extended from the West Midlands to Crewe. A second Act is due to follow which will take the high speed line on to
British Steel Recruiting 24 Apprentices Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20210 British Steel’s apprenticeships are ideal for those wanting to continue studying whilst gaining practical experience within the workplace. Apprentices will complete a Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician apprenticeship that will directly relate to the work they’re undertaking. They’ll be rewarded with a progressive salary and benefits package. Training will be delivered
HS2 Has Hired More Than 400 Apprentices to Date Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20200 “We're passionate about delivering meaningful training and employment opportunities, and upskilling young people is vital to the country's economic recovery. “Apprenticeships with us, and companies within our supply chain, provide a fantastic start to working life or the opportunity for a complete career change, knowing that the ability to earn and
More apprentice posts announced for HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20200 HS2 Ltd has announced that 412 new apprenticeships have been created on the project. The latest figures come just a month after main construction started on Phase 1 between London and Birmingham. Kate Myers is HS2 Ltd’s head of skills, employment and education. She said: ‘Apprenticeships with us, and companies within
HS2 strengthen partnership to help ‘covid generation’ into work Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20200 HS2 is strengthening its partnership with the Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) to provide work experience places and 1:1 mentoring to ensure young people can access professional support. The rail company has been working with SMF for the last five years, though this year HS2 has adapted its traditional summer work
London Transport Museum appeal for donations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20200 The London Transport Museum is appealing for donations towards maintaining its future as it looks to reopen in the autumn. The museum, which was forced to close its doors in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has announced losses of £1.5 million and counting. London Transport Museum needs you It costs £25,000 each
Avanti West Coast secure £642m deal with Alstom to upgrade Pendolinos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 9, 20200 Avanti West Coast have secured a major seven-year deal worth £642 million with Alstom to upgrade all 56 of their electric Pendolino trains on the West Coast Mainline. As well as covering a £127m upgrade of the Pendolinos, which is believed to be the biggest train upgrade programme ever undertaken in
Unipart Rail Wins People Award at Doncaster Business Awards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 2, 20200 Unipart Rail was recognised as finalists in 3 categories at the Business Awards: Excellence in People Development Excellence in Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility Large Business of the Year As a finalist, they were required to partake in interviews conducted by Doncaster Chamber and the Award Sponsor, this involved demonstrating their company values, capabilities
Industry Insider Week 29 – 11 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 29 for 15–19 July 2019: Refurbished interior of the Class 175 with new carpets and upholstery © Transport for Wales Policy Rail Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2019 © Network Rail Report Shows Progress on
Report Shows Progress on Diversity in Transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 DfT: Published on 11 July a report has shown strong progress is being made in boosting the number of apprenticeships in under-represented groups within the transport industry. Rail Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2019 © Network Rail Transport & Rail Sector Diversity The Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce’s (STAT) 3-year progress report shows BAME representation in
Alstom Training at Ajman University a Success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 UAE: In February this year Ajman University (AU) and Alstom signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster mutual exchange. As part of the agreement Alstom said it would provide technical training to students. Alstom has now provided an update, saying it has delivered training to 15 students to date. Applied skills:
Equality. Diversity. Inclusion. This Is Not Altruism. Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 On 23 June it is International Women in Engineering Day. HS2 Ltd is one of the companies in rail proactively working towards changing the employment landscape in construction and engineering. Curzon Street Station visual © HS2 Ltd At Railtex this year Mark Lomas, Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at HS2, gave a
NCHSR Proposes Name Change to Reflect Broader Remit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20190 United Kingdom – The National College for High Speed Rail is considering changing its name. This might not at first glance seem like a major announcement at first glance but the reasons are quite telling. In particular, the NCHSR wants its name to reflect the increasing demand for higher technical
Bimode and hydrogen trains as Abellio wins next East Midlands franchise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20190 UK: The Department for Transport named Abellio as the winner of the next East Midlands passenger franchise on April 10. Formal award is subject to a regulatory standstill period. The contract is due to begin on August 18 2019 and run until at least August 22 2027. The franchisee is to