Rail Industry Connect

Network Rail has announced the appointment of Ellie Burrows (FCIRO) as the new Managing Director for its Eastern region, effective today. Ellie, a seasoned rail industry professional with over two decades of experience, steps into the role with a proven track record of delivering improvements and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Congratulations Ellie. https://lnkd.in/eeQBH3ig

Jake Kelly has commenced his role as the new Regional Managing Director for Network Rail’s North West & Central (NW&C) region, bringing with him over 25 years of extensive experience in the rail industry. Congratulations Jake. https://lnkd.in/er2KRuDg

A state-of-the-art railway training facility in Doncaster is nearing completion, with Network Rail aiming to open its doors this summer. The site, formerly the National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure, is undergoing a significant transformation to become a vital hub for training railway workers from across the industry. https://lnkd.in/eVi9PkuR

Over 200 rail industry professionals gathered at the Global Centre Of Rail Excellence (GCRE) in South Wales last week to witness the unveiling of cutting-edge rail technologies. A really good gallery of images included in this article too - and showcasing a wide range of innovations that will really make a difference to the industry. https://lnkd.in/eDsj43jY

In a move hailed as a significant boost to regional connectivity and economic growth, the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy, has announced Chiltern Railways as the operator for the inaugural phase of the much-anticipated East West Rail project. This project is going to make a huge difference to the region and it's exciting to see it coming into operation. Where else in the country do you think a project like this would benefit? https://lnkd.in/emp-3KtQ

We're counting down the days until the next Rolling Stock Networking event in July. Throughout the years, it's always been very useful and worthwhile for both exhibitors and visitors. A plethora of reasons to attend - read the article and make sure you secure your free visitor space if you haven't already: https://lnkd.in/eghkZFM3

The IoD provided a very useful breakdown of that the changes to the Planning and Infrastructure bill entail, so we've created a piece which summarises it for you. Will the new measures be better for the industry in the long run? https://lnkd.in/ege3Zzn9

In a big week for government news in rail, the Spring Statement was also announced. In this piece, you'll find the government's focus on infrastructure investment and some reaction from across the industry. Want to add your two pennies' worth to this piece? Send Dan Clark a DM. https://lnkd.in/eB5ejv7F

It's been brilliant showcasing the BCIMO latest cohort and some of the innovations they've developed. Today, we look at Composite Braiding Ltd, which is revolutionising composite manufacturing with its unique braiding process, offering a faster, more sustainable, and cost-effective solution for the rail industry. https://lnkd.in/esdsqFpZ

We're delighted to continue with our series of articles about improving tender answers. We've created this series because, while to some this may be standard practice - others do not know where to start to try securing top marks. While we've covered sustainability and social value already, this piece looks at the meat of the tender - operational excellence. Hope you find it useful. https://lnkd.in/eB7pg6Rs