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The closure of Alstom is devastating for workers, for Derby, and for Britain’s rail industry. Alstom UK’s managing director, Nicholas Crossfield says there has been “continued delay in providing us with certainty and clarity”. “A minimum level of workload” was agreed by Government but not delivered. The Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has had months to find a solution to prevent these job losses. He hasn’t treated this situation with the urgency it deserves and has questions to answer on why he has failed to deliver on agreements to act to plug gaps in order schedules. Our rail industry needs certainty, stability and leadership. It has had none of these things, and avoidable job losses are the result. The Labour Party will work with offer a stable economy and investment climate. Our industrial strategy means we will partner with manufacturers to increase confidence in their long term future in the UK. The cancellation of the Northern leg of HS2, the constant changes to Northern Powerhouse Rail and the failure to give certainty to manufacturers all speak to an approach to rail that is simply nowhere near to meeting the demands of the industry or the country. Britain was the country that created the railways, but right now that legacy is being trashed and replaced by an approach that can only be described as managed decline.

I see and hear it all the time. Can’t find the man power to fill jobs …….. Can’t wait for our new platform to change this and help in so many different ways. More people will gain work providing money earning opportunities for families to be provided. More jobs will be carried out and completed which will ensure a better railway system for the country. Company’s will be able to fulfill jobs meaning less stress for recruiters and all across the company. Just as justeat did for the food industry. Connected Railway will do the same for the Rail industry. Connected Railway

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Some really lovely feedback from a proposal in with a rail business yesterday. He was really surprised and impressed by the level of care, thought and detail that went into it. For us its understanding the situation, the person you want to attract and the variables that surround that piece of recruitment. For example, do you need a rail person or actually can we go outside of industry. Does that fit with your business strategy to diversify / add diversity? What kind of personality will push on your business without being disruptive? Where will we find these people, do they exist in the local labour market and how much are they getting paid? What's important to the candidate and what's going to make them want to apply / reply to us / you. All of this is the level of thought and detail that goes into each and every proposal and project that we deliver on. It's why we are different and take pride in doing a great job. SELECTiVE #greatfeedback #recruitment #rail #teamselective Andrew Billson CMgr FCMI MIRSE

🚆 Railways Outward Mission & Technical Seminar   Buenos Aires, Argentina, 10 – 12 April 2024     The Department for Business and Trade is offering an excellent opportunity for UK companies with experience in #railwaysinfrastructure to meet key Argentine stakeholders and decision-makers. Argentina is bringing back to life what is the world’s eighth largest rail network. During the last nine years, the national government has focused the investment plan in #trackrenewal, #electrification, new #rollingstock, #railstations, workshops and technology. They are also transitioning to open access in #railfreight. At a municipal level, the Buenos Aires underground´s 60km network continues to grow, with a new line in the pipeline.    The programme will include:  ·       Political, economic and sector briefings  ·       Presentation of current and upcoming projects  ·       7th edition of our Railways Technical Seminar with presentations by UK companies  ·       Meetings with potential partners and buyers  ·       Drinks reception at HM Ambassador’s Residence  ·       Site visits    Benefits of participation:  🤝 Unique chance for companies to gain traction in an attractive sector context in which the UK is positioned as a historic partner.  📈 Opportunity to present and demonstrate solutions to local contractors and buyers.    Who should attend?  UK companies with technical experience and/or state of the art technology in:  ·       #Track  ·       #Signalling  ·       #Electrification  ·       Consultancy  ·       #Railway Maintenance  ·       Rolling stock supplies  ·       Security and safety    Interested companies should contact: Malena Ejberowicz Deadline for applications: 21 February 2024. Please bear in mind delegates will need to cover international flights, accommodation, meals and incidentals. Alfredo Fierro MBE Neil Walker Luke Durigan Simon Burke Rebecca Venn Crossrail International UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) Office of Rail and Road (ORR) Rail Supply Group Rail Delivery Group Midlands Connect Rail Forum Logistics UK Rail Freight Group Vanda Priestley  

My latest article ‘The Development of Civil Aviation in the Arabian Gulf’ has just been published in the Liwa journal by the UAE National Library and Archives. #uae

A potential order for 10 new Elizabeth Line trains for Transport for London could help save jobs in Derby! Commenting on the developments, Darren Caplan, chief executive of the Railway Industry Association said: “Suppliers across the UK will hope current discussions between Ministers and all train manufacturers achieve a positive outcome. The future of rail businesses of all sizes, factories and jobs depends on the decisions taken by the Government now. “Immediate solutions are clearly needed to mitigate short-term risks, and sustain jobs and UK capability. But the Government urgently needs to bring forward invitations to tender for new procurements in the medium term and listen to industry proposals which have called for a level playing field for manufacturers to bid for the £3.6 billion of upcoming work orders.” What are your thoughts on these developments? Let us know below👇 https://lnkd.in/e8s8XvPu

The railway market is facing a number of challenges that need to be overcome in the coming years. The shortage of skilled labour is just one of them. At the same time, the demand for transport services is growing, especially in cities.  One possible answer to this problem is #ATO. In our #newsletter, we present three research projects relating to ATO. Read more at https://lnkd.in/dYTh7_NJ and make sure to subscribe to our monthly newsletter!