Rail News Roundup
10th December 2018
The latest news this week in the Rail Industry
Trial service to help staff manage mental health conditions at work
RSSB has secured funding to trial an independent service on behalf of the industry to support staff whose employment is made more challenging due to mental health problems. Read more…
Consultation confirms public support for new rail link between Heathrow and the west
Plans for a new rail link between Heathrow and the west have been overwhelmingly supported in a new consultation published by Network Rail. Read more…
London mayor criticised after appointing former auditor and advisor to investigate Crossrail delays
Sadiq Khan has come under fire over a Crossrail probe after he appointed a former auditor and adviser for the Elizabeth Line project to investigate the delays and spiralling costs. Read more…
How a revised standard will change the way fatigue is managed
Being tired was never really considered a cause of safety incidents – at best its role was underestimated. Read more…
Rail Sector Deal: Three new Midlands pilots launched to help SMEs and share data
Given its position in the “heart of the rail industry,” the Midlands will play host to pilots on a new rail data platform, a scheme supporting high-potential SMEs, and a skills programme to stimulate apprenticeships. Read more…
