The Australian rail workforce is facing a looming retirement cliff amid unprecedented investment in the industry, according to a new report.
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People priorities power MTR excellence
Public transport operator MTR focuses on nurturing the people and communities it serves, as well as the individuals who work for it across the globe.
After beginning in Hong Kong 20 years ago,
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Aldridge unpacks new level of worker protection
Aldridge has released a portable Worker Protection System which automatically alerts track workers of an approaching train.
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NTC webinar to improve diversity and grow rail skills
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is working with the rail industry to find better ways to increase gender diversity and help plug the country’s chronic rail skills gap.
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Website promotes careers for work in rail
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has launched a new campaign to promote rail careers, highlighting the significant opportunities that exist within the growing industry.
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Metro Trains Melbourne female numbers keep climbing
As International Women’s Day is celebrated today, Metro Trains Melbourne reflects on how its number of female employees has doubled in the past 10 years, achieving its goal of women making up 30
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Perception and diversity changes needed in workforce
When Louise McDougall joined Siemens Mobility (Australia, New Zealand) just over a year ago, it proved to be an eye-opening journey in terms of exploring a new industry and the multifaceted challenges it faces: in particular the lack of female participation, an ageing workforce and attraction issues.
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Former airline crew take up roles on Sydney Trains
Airline crew who were stood down from their roles due to the COVID-19 pandemic are now getting in the drivers cabin and serving customers with Sydney Trains.
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Finding continuity in crisis: Bombardier’s successes through 2020
Bombardier Transportation Australia has had a solid year in spite of the pandemic, thanks largely to their commitment to local manufacturing. Rail Express speaks to ANZ President, Wendy McMillan.
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Thales building a local home for rail’s next generation
Thales is investing in the local workforce to enable rail’s next generation to fill the digital skills gap.
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