What's On 2024...

3Squared’s Jason Durk will be presenting at Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week Conference on 26 June in Manchester on ‘Transforming the management of safety critical information’.

AARCPS has published a blog on what we’re doing to support innovation and sustainability during rail safety week and beyond.

We’re proud to be sponsoring #RailSafetyEducation in schools from St Albans to Watford.

So far, our partner, Learn Live UK, has delivered the Rail Safe Friendly programme to nearly 8000 young people from 15 schools, with more invited.

Lanchester Community Free School, Mount Pleasant Lane Primary, Margaret Wix Primary, St Michael’s Catholic High School and Watford Boys Grammar have recently joined us, with Margaret Wix Primary and Mandeville Primary achieving Silver Award status – congratulations!

Has your school joined yet? We are still trying to get in touch with many local schools. Do help us, and mention it to your teachers and admin staff.

I attended Rail Safety Week – Building non-technical skills in the workplace.

A great session by the Mental Wealth Company! I had never heard of “Personal Protective Strategies” before, but I do actually use them. Really eye opening stuff using Non-Technical Skills (NTS) to improve safety and compentancy in rail.

Active Training Team are delivering our mobile safety leadership programme #YourChoice  at our partners PA Consulting Rail Safety Event.

At Agility3, we wholeheartedly support this initiative and are proud to work with a range of clients within the rail industry to provide visualisation solutions that enhance safety and training. From our RapidRail solution that delivers a realistic view from the cab through to projects where we supported research into level crossing design and safety – we are building safety together.

We’re marking Rail Safety Week with a variety of engagement activity including promoting our ‘Step into Safety’ and ‘Handle with Care’ campaigns.

We also want to showcase an example of how we respond to an urgent call out, quickly mobilising a project to a safe working environment with travel, access, egress and task limitations to consider.

Amulet Security spent a day at Euston promoting the British Transport Police railway guardian app.

During Rail Safety Week, Anturas shares how the importance of initiative can be understood through the tragic story of Harrison Ballantyne, an 11-year-old boy who lost his life after attempting to retrieve his ball from a rail freight depot, where he was struck by 25,000 volts of electricity from an overhead cable. Read more here.

They also shared a blog which emphasises the importance of maintaining good safety case management in safety-critical industries such as railway, aviation, nuclear, and healthcare. Find the blog via the link below.

Arcadis are delighted to be an exhibitor at Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week Conference on 24 June in Manchester, please go and say hi!

Stay behind yellow lines on platforms, look both ways before crossing tracks, and never try to outrun a train. These small actions can make a big difference.

At AREMA, safety is at the heart of everything we do. Every design, every operation, every decision is guided by the goal of keeping you safe.

Join us this week in spreading the word about rail safety. Share your tips, tell your stories, and help us create a safer rail community for everyone.

At Ascent, we support Rail Safety Week by advocating for comprehensive rail safety training.  Many of our employees rely on trains for their daily commute, making safety a top priority for us.

Our commitment includes:

• Providing tailored safety briefings for our workforce who use trains regularly.
• Collaborating with rail industry partners to promote safety initiatives and share resources.
• Incorporating rail safety education into our training programs to empower employees with the knowledge to stay safe.

Together, we can prevent accidents and ensure safer railway operations. Let’s prioritise rail safety education to protect lives and improve journey experiences for everyone.

Reflecting on Our Stand Down Meeting

Friday marked our half year Stand Down Meeting which was a great success, and we are thrilled to share some key highlights and reflections!

Taking Time to Pause and Connect
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s crucial to occasionally step back and take stock of where we are. Our stand down meeting provided just that—a moment to pause, connect, and align our efforts across the entire company.

Celebrating Achievements
We kicked off by celebrating our recent milestones and the incredible work each member of the team has put in. From groundbreaking projects to everyday wins, our collective achievements over the past 6 months have been truly inspiring.

Understanding Alcohol Units
One of the highlights was our hands-on activity where we identified how many units of alcohol are in popular drinks. This exercise gave us a clear perspective on how seemingly small amounts can add up quickly, emphasising the importance of knowing what we consume.

Experiencing Impairment with “Beer Goggles”
To drive home the effects of alcohol on coordination and judgment, we donned “beer goggles” and attempted to dribble a football. This fun yet challenging activity underscored how alcohol impairs even basic motor skills, reinforcing the message that safety and alcohol don’t mix.

Looking Ahead
As we move forward, let’s carry the momentum from our discussions into our daily work. The shared vision and commitment we witnessed during the stand down are the driving forces behind our ongoing success.

Employee Reward and Recognition
We believe that our people are our greatest asset. Their hard work and dedication deserve to be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. That’s why we’re introducing Perkbox—a platform designed to enhance our employee’s well-being, both inside and outside of work.

A Big Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to making this meeting a success—whether by sharing updates, asking questions, or simply being present. Your dedication and passion are what make our company truly special.

Let’s continue to support each other, celebrate our victories, and tackle challenges head-on.

Here’s to achieving even greater heights together!

In an industry where safety and efficiency are paramount, Rail Safety Week provides an opportunity to celebrate initiatives centred around building a safer railway together. Through continuous development, we empower those in safety-critical roles to take a proactive approach to their competence, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to effectively respond to out-of-course railway incidents and maintain the highest safety standards.

Together we can continue to drive a safer and more efficient railway network.

AtkinsRealis participated in an events at Derby station handing out free story and adventure books for Rail Safety Week.

As it is the second day of Rail Safety Week 2024, let’s explore one of the biggest rail projects that we had the pleasure of collaborating on in the last few years:

The Alstom Ubunye rail factory in South Africa was looking for a way to install electric cable protection faster as the project was facing tight deadlines.

That’s why they chose to specify Atkore Flexicon FPIHRL nylon flexible conduit and FPAU Ultra™ fittings which reduced the installation time to a fraction thanks to their innovative design.

In contrast to other fittings, the FPAU Ultra™ line of fittings feature a simple push and twist conduit connection and requires minimal onsite assembly by the installation team. With the huge number of cables that needed terminating, the use of FPAU Ultra™ fittings lead to significant reduction in labour time and costs.

Aura Brand Solutions will be releasing a video of our Health & Safey Manager, Bernie Daley, and Head of Rail, John Bekalo, discussing how we keep our people safe in the workplace and our approach to depot safety. This year, we were delighted to achieve our ISO 45001 and Ecovadis Gold award – the video will cover how and why we earned these accreditations, what they mean for Aura as a business and how the findings from the assessments were used to inform our new ESG strategy.

Did you know that you can download a free Thomas the Tank Engine ebook that teaching little ones all about Rail safety! This week is rail safety week so what a great way to start!

We had the opportunity to chat with some students studying for their first steps into the rail industry this week as part of Rail Safety Week 2024 on the importance of rail safety and why it is so important to them, their colleagues and our industry.

Giving them real life examples of what is expected from them, the types of roles that are available and some of the iconic sites they could end up working on.

BAM Site Solutions are pleased to be supporting the Network Rail Safety Event in Bristol showcasing the latest innovations in support of Rail Safety Week.

We’ll be kicking off Rail Safety Week with a team health and safety quiz. Our Operations & Quality Director, Trevor Beale will also be sharing his thoughts on why investing in safety is so important to us at Belvoir Rail.

This week is Rail Safety Week and we’re reminded of working with Nexus to provide custom duct covers and cable ducting for Tyne & Wear Metro, which involved engineering a custom mix to provide fiber reinforcement.

Jess and Arlo have been to Byerley Park Primary School in Newton Aycliffe to visit the children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.

What a super group of pupils who really engaged with these important safety messages! We can’t wait to visit Key Stage 2!

Another 86 young people safer on our railways!

Let’s join forces for Rail Safety Week to raise awareness and promote safe practices around railways. Whether you’re a commuter, pedestrian, or driver, your attention and caution can save lives. Together, we can make our railways safer for everyone.

British Transport Police PCSO’s Alison and Jay taught children on a Rail Safety train trip from Llanrwst to Blaenau Ffestiniog all about how to stay safe around the railways and they were all given a copy of Rupee and Sushi’s Travel by Train book.

For Rail Safety Week, at C&G Systems we reaffirm our commitment to creating safer, more efficient railways across the UK. With our innovative software solutions and comprehensive planning services, we strive to make rail operations safer and more productive for everyone involved.

Safety First with Checkpoint Authority:
At C&G Systems, safety is our top priority. Our Checkpoint Authority app transforms worksite operations by ensuring all authorised personnel can start work simultaneously, enhancing efficiency and reducing delays. With real-time verification of safety certifications, we ensure every worker is ready to operate safely.

Optimising Operations with Checkpoint PDP:
Our Checkpoint PDP (Project Delivery Planning) system provides rail contractors with accurate cost tracking, real-time updates, and comprehensive reporting. This empowers project teams to plan, track, and control projects with unmatched precision, ensuring safety and compliance at every stage.

Fatigue Management for Enhanced Safety:
Managing worker fatigue is crucial for maintaining safety standards. Our Checkpoint Fatigue Manager aligns with Network Rail standards, proactively monitoring and managing fatigue risks to keep your workforce safe and efficient, and keep you compliant.

Comprehensive Site Control:
From possession planning to site performance control, C&G Systems offers tailored solutions that address the unique challenges of each rail project. Our expertise ensures that safety protocols are meticulously followed, minimising risks and enhancing operational efficiency.

Industry-Leading Expertise:
Established in 2012, C&G Systems has played a pivotal role in some of Scotland’s largest rail projects. Our commitment to innovation and excellence has made us a trusted partner for rail operators and principal contractors across the UK.

We initiated the week by raising awareness with the Samaritans at Benfleet with plenty of engagement from our customers.

In collaboration with our Network Rail colleagues, we engaged 250 children aged 7-10 in an informative talk, emphasising railway safety at Bournes Green Junior School, thanks to Alicia Higgins for being so accommodating.

Our Director of Health and Safety, Stuart Browning, led an insightful tour focused on safety engagement in our Essex stations.

Finally, we highlighted the BTP and their Railway Guardian app, at Fenchurch station. The app enables users to report incidents, share journeys with trusted contacts, and access valuable resources.

Rail Safety Week may be coming to a close but it’s vital that all of us on the railway work together, continuing to keep our colleagues, our customers and ourselves safe!

During #RSW24 Caledonian Sleeper are proud to officially become members of the Rail Safe Friendly initiative.

It’s Rail Safety Week! A perfect opportunity to highlight our collaboration with Rail Safe Friendly.

Hundreds of children along the Cambrian Line have already been taught the dangers of trespassing on the railways, raising awareness and preventing injuries.

If you would like to bring this important Rail Safety initiative to your school contact hello@thecambrianline.co.uk

On Wednesday 26 June between 10:00 – 10:45 BST, Carlisle Support Services are pleased to be hosting a webinar dedicated to strategies that help enhance security and emergency preparedness within rail to further support collaborative efforts and ensure the safety and well-being of all passengers and workers.

Click the link below to find out more, register and join like-minded industry peers for an insightful 45-minute session followed by a Q&A session with our Director of Counter Terrorism & Risk.

Carlisle Support Services is also delighted to be an Event Partner for Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week conference, which is taking place on 24 June 2024 in Manchester. Carlisle will be exhibiting at the event so please go and say hi!

This week is Rail Safety Week and at Cemex, we are committed to ensuring our rail operations are safe for everyone; our colleagues, customers and contractors, our rail freight partners and the public.

Check out our video to find out about the work being done to continually improve safety at our busy Dove Holes railhead.

Safety First at Centregreat Rail!

As we continue through Rail Safety Week, Centregreat Rail is proud to be leading the way in promoting health and safety on site. This week, we have been actively engaging our team and contractors with essential training and resources, including:

– Summer working and pre-start equipment checks to ensure operational safety.
– Distribution of long sleeve high-vis tops and SPF50 sun cream to protect our workforce from the summer sun.
– Handing out insulated water bottles to keep everyone hydrated and cool.
– Occupational health nurse at sites doing basic health checks, blood pressure, and diabetes checks.

In addition, we have conducted face fit testing of FFP3 masks for both our Centregreat staff and contractors, ensuring top-notch respiratory protection for all.

At Centregreat Rail, the safety and well-being of our team is our top priority. We’re committed to maintaining a safe working environment and equipping our people with the tools and knowledge they need to stay protected.

CIRAS are delighted to be an exhibitor at Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week Conference on 24 June in Manchester, please go and say hi!

It’s Rail Safety Week! At ClearWay, we are dedicated to rail safety on a daily basis. By keeping railways clear of vegetation, we ensure a safer journey for everyone involved.

When it comes to vegetation management, there is a ClearWay forward!

Rail Safety Week is a critical week in our calendar because nothing is more important than people’s safety. Whether that’s rail users, rail workers and the general public.

CoMech offer UKAS calibration and rail measuring devices to ensure the safe operation of trains and tracks.

In fact we’d stand by saying calibration is a critical safety element within the rail sector and we’re proud to serve many TOCs and track management companies with their calibration and measurement requirements.

For Rail Safety Week, we’ve tasked the CoMech technical team to highlight how our services make the railways safer.

The Community Rail Education Network will be doing a big Arlo hand out day during the week!

More information to follow on locations and timings…

Community Rail Network’s Karen Bennett will be presenting at Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week Conference on 26 June in Manchester on ‘Community Rail: Platform for Change’.

Working with Grand Central Rail (GCR) to deliver readings of Cones On The Rails at Calderdale Library to local schoolchildren and GCR will be presenting copies of the Cones books which cover safety on the railway.

On Monday, author Chris Madeley attended Pinders Primary School and read Cones On The Rails, which also won the UK Rail Industry Award in 2017 for Passenger Safety.

Trains pass through unmanned level crossings daily at speeds up to 90mph. It’s crucial to prioritise safety when using these crossings, whether you’re on foot, driving, cycling, or riding a horse.

Educate yourself and others on the proper protocols to ensure rail safety for all.

As we are currently celebrating Rail Safety week 24-30th June 2024, I would like to remind you with the activities we are currently doing as part of our British council funded project ” 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲”.

Our work streams for this project includes Road Safety; 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬, which perfectly align with the goals of the 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤.

It mainly highlights the importance of safety across the Both Egypt and UK rail industry; for people, passengers and customers and the wider public.

Coyle Rail act as an advocate for Rail Safety Week by actively engaging with our workers about the importance of Health and Safety Reporting.

This week, Simon Shaw, HSQE Manager at Coyle Personnel, has been sending out communication emails to our Rail workforce on each day of Rail Safety Week. The aim has been to educate and inform staff on the five key aspects of rail safety, all of which fall under the umbrella of Health and Safety Reporting.

From reporting close calls to offering reminders on work safe procedures, Coyle Rail has been dedicated in its efforts to raise awareness about rail safety. As the week, however, draws to a close, we’ve culminated all of Simon’s informative emails into one comprehensive blog article that you can find on the Coyle Journal:

For Rail Safety Week, Crewe-Manchester Community Rail Partnership participated in a Rail Safe Friendly event.

Our School Council did an amazing job presenting our assembly on Rail Safety Week.

Denova attended the IOSH Rail Safety Conference in Leeds, discussing the applications and benefits of simulation in rail safety training.

Department for Business & Trade is delighted to sponsor Rail Forum’s 2024 Rail Safety Week Children’s Competitions. A great railway is a safe railway, and being safe on and around the railway is a habit we need to develop as young as possible.

Department for Transport is pleased to be a Strategic Partner for Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week Conference on 26 June in Manchester. At the event, DfT’s James Le Grice will be presenting on ‘One Size Doesn’t Fit All’.

Rail Minister Huw Merriman has expressed his support for Rail Safety Week, commenting: “Rail Safety Week is one of the most important dates in the calendar for showcasing the great work being done in the field of safety, raising awareness of the integral part it plays in ensuring our railways run smoothly. The Department for Transport is pleased to support it.

“The industry continues to perform incredibly well to deliver a safe network for passengers, employees and stakeholders and the coming together of so many industry leaders during Rail Safety Week reflects the collaboration that makes it possible.”

We are pleased to be sponsoring 10 schools in the Derwent Valley to learn about the importance of rail safety. Hundreds of young people will benefit from the Rail Safe Friendly Programme.

Diamond Rail Services are supporting Rail Safety Week. As they continue to work on and off site with interior refurbishments, their Health and Safety Management System is paramount to great and safe performance. It is always very rewarding to discuss growth and evolvements and #RSW24 is a great opportunity to share this.

Safety: A Core Value at DigiSig Rail Group Ltd

At DigiSig Rail safety is not just a policy; it is a deeply ingrained value that guides every aspect of our operations. We believe that safety should be an integral part of our corporate culture, influencing every decision and action we take. By embedding safety into our culture, we not only protect our employees and clients but also drive operational excellence and industry leadership. This unwavering commitment to safety is what sets us apart and underpins our success in the rail industry. Here’s why safety is so fundamental to our business:

1. Commitment to Our People
Employee Well-being: The safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority. We understand that a safe work environment is essential for the health, productivity, and morale of our team members.

Training and Education: We invest heavily in safety training and education to ensure that our employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to perform their jobs safely. This includes regular safety drills, workshops, and continuous learning opportunities.

2. Operational Excellence
Risk Management: Effective safety practices help us to manage risks and prevent accidents, which in turn enhances our operational efficiency. By prioritising safety, we reduce downtime and avoid costly disruptions.

Quality Assurance: We believe that having a strong safety culture contributes to higher quality standards in our work. And safe working practices lead to more reliable and consistent outcomes, which benefits our clients and partners.

3. Industry Leadership
Setting Standards: By embedding safety as a core value, we set high standards for ourselves and the industry. Our commitment to safety leadership helps us influence industry best practices and drive improvements across the sector.

Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to stringent safety regulations is non-negotiable for us. We ensure full compliance with all industry safety standards, which helps us avoid legal issues and enhances our reputation.

4. Sustainable Growth
Reputation and Trust: A commitment to safety builds trust with our clients, partners, and stakeholders. It reinforces our reputation as a responsible and reliable business, which is crucial for long-term success.

Continuous Improvement: Viewing safety as a core value drives continuous improvement in our business. And we regularly review and update our safety protocols to adapt to new challenges and technologies, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of safety innovation.

DRS are delighted to be supporting Rail Safety Week with a range of activities including:

• General Safety Quiz (Online)
• Hazard Spotting Competition (All Depots)
• Joint activities with external colleagues
• Mental Health/First Aid activity (Lead by Mental Health/First Aider)
• Local activities such as toolbox talks etc

EMR’s Kaye Robinson and Lucy Gallacher will be will be presenting at Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week Conference on 26 June in Manchester on ‘Championing Rail Safety with our Staff and Communities’.

The Community Rail Team and our Emergency Planning Manager will be holding  roadshows for Rail Safety Week to promote the Rail Safety Pathways programme and the work we’re doing in partnership to make our railways safer for everyone.

The roadshows will be held at :

Nottingham Station, Wednesday June 26, 10:00 – 15:00.

Loughborough Station, Thursday June 27, 10:00 – 15:00.

Sleaford Station, Friday June 28, 10:00 – 16:00.

Please feel free to come along, collect some freebies and have a chat about how we keep people safe.

This Rail Safety Week we have teamed up with the Light Rail Safety & Standards Board to remind pedestrians – Two Lines = Stop. Look out for trams before crossing.

In support of Rail Safety Week, Owen Batham, Elite Precast Sales and Marketing Director spoke to Rail Director magazine about keeping people and infrastructure safe whilst work is being carried out on the rail network.

Enable’s safety team have a packed programme for Rail Safety Week carrying out various Safety initiatives to promote the initiative and rail safety. Thank you to their client West Midlands Trains for supporting their Safety Stand Down on Monday 26 June.

Evalu-8’s Adam Cousins will be presenting on the ‘Role of Comms in Control Room Situations’ at Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week Conference on 26 June in Manchester.

Josh McNicholas shared how Rail Safety Week is a chance to make a real difference and raise awareness around all aspects of rail safety. 

Alan Tarrant, the original founder of Rail Safety Week will be supporting Stations events and showcasing their support for #RSW24 on socials!

In support of Rail Safety Week, Flotec is sharing a series of articles themed around rail safety:

1. ‘Track Wise’ – raising awareness to parents and guardians about the importance of staying ‘Rail Safe’. Read it here.
2. Staying safe with hydraulic hoses. Read it here.

In support of Rail Safety Week 2024, Flotec wrote and published a blog geared towards parents and guardians, raising awareness about the importance of their children being ‘Track Wise’ and staying ‘Rail Safe’ this summer. The feature explored some of the dangers found around and on the tracks and the devastating ‘ripple effect’ that can be caused by trespassing on the railway.

Safety is something close to our hearts here at Francis Kirk as we supply fasteners, fixings and nuts to the rail industry to ensure we are building safety together.

We stock one of the widest ranges of fasteners and fixings online – and we’re proud to be the only supplier of Unbrako, Holo-Krome and Philidas

To find out how Francis Kirk can help you, visit https://lnkd.in/dQuUX9D

Our dedication to rail freight safety is reflected in every aspect of our work, ensuring that it remains a top priority. To mark this important week, we’ve put together a short video featuring members of the Freight Safe Programme Steering Group who are keen to share their safety messages. These insights and tips are aimed at enhancing awareness and reinforcing best practices across the rail industry.

For Rail Safety Week, we handed out some copies of Arlo Adventures rail safety booklets at Altrincham station.

We’re committed to keeping you safe on and around the tracks. This week, we’re sharing our top rail safety tips to ensure everyone stays alert and protected. Stay tuned for valuable insights and help us spread the word!

Our RILA® system is transforming the way we inspect and maintain our tracks by;

• Enhancing safety by eliminating the need for personnel on the tracks, reducing accident risk
• Collecting precise track and infrastructure data at normal train speeds, ensuring accuracy and reliability
• Being cost-effective due to faster inspections, resulting in less downtime and significant savings
• Minimising environmental impact by reducing the need for trackside access

With RILA®, we’re taking rail safety and efficiency to the next level. Let’s keep our railways running smoothly and safely.

Rail Safety Week is here, and we are proud to play our part as award-winning rail training providers!

With proper training and education, we can help ensure the safety of everyone on the tracks. Let’s work together to keep our railways safe.

Rail Safety Week 2024: Ensuring safety on the tracks

At FYLD, we prioritise safety of rail engineers and operatives through our AI-powered work execution platform. Our smart permitting system ensures workers remain safe and compliant with regulatory requirements.

See how FYLD can:

– Simplify permit management
– Improve communication
– Streamline compliance

Key achievements:

– 20% reduction in injuries and incidents
– 8% productivity uplift
– 80% faster risk assessments
– Over 100,000 manager & fieldworker hours saved

Join FYLD in prioritising rail safety!

Rail Safety Week marks one of the most significant events in the rail industry calendar.  At Ganymede, our ethos is centred around ‘Safety First, Safety Always’. The Ganymede initiative encourages our operatives to SpeakUp and challenge unsafe behaviours. Throughout the week, we will be highlighting important things you can do to be safe while working on the railway.

This principle guides us to consistently encourage our staff to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and to take necessary breaks. Proper PPE usage ensures not only your safety but also the safety of those around you and the environment. Taking regular breaks allows you to reflect on and maintain your safety awareness at all times.

As part of Rail Safety Week, GBRf was awarded a ‘gold disc’ at Euston station, to mark its gold-level partnership with the education programme Rail Safe Friendly.

This week is Rail Safety Week.

With the goal of preventing accidents, injuries and fatalities around our rail infrastructure we are working alongside Rail Safe Friendly.

If you want to get involve with this project please following the link below:
https://lnkd.in/e_Cdq8FP

Following the success of last years Track Safety campaign, this Rail Safety Week, GTR are once again focussing on our most prevalent risk, which is Antisocial Behaviour (ASB).

We’ll be launching our Antisocial Behaviour Improvement Plan to colleagues, outlining our planned interventions and investments for the coming year to drive a reduction in ASB across our network.

This will be supported by an internal and external communications plan, highlighting our status as a signatory of the Institute of Customer Service’s Service with Respect pledge.

All of the above activity will be supported by a relaunch of our Health & Safety policy statement and senior leadership visibility across our locations.

Help prevent accidents and deaths on our railways, lets educate instead. A short video to explain the reason we have a yellow line on the platform.

To mark Rail Safety Week 2024, Greater Anglia will be at Chelmsford railway station  to speak to customers about our safety initiatives and how to stay safe while travelling with us.

Grinsty Rail attended the Rail Forum Safety Week event.

Head shunt released Rail Mental Health Lived Experience podcast on Friday 28th June 2024, featuring lifelong rail worker Paul Stanford and his lived experience; interviewed by Corwin Bainbridge

The Heart of Wales Line Community Rail Partnership is raising awareness about the dangers of trespass on the railways.

Hereward Community Rail Partnership will be doing a rail safety / awareness morning at Peterborough Station, in partnership with LNER and East Midlands Railway.

They will be at Peterborough Station (in the main concourse) on Saturday 29th June, between 08:00-11:30 promoting Rail Safety Week and handing out Rail Forum’s activity sheets plus East Midlands Railway safety activity booklets and Thomas The Tank Engine Safety books for children.

Margot the Mascot from EMR will also be joining them!

Alongside this, they will be giving out colouring crayons and pencils and encouraging them to take part in the Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week children’s competitions and to read the books on their train journeys.

Hitachi embrace and support Rail Safety Week, which brings rail safety into focus with a week dedicated to promoting the importance of rail safety across the industry and beyond.
At HICSE we are always working to develop the best solutions for the rail industry including safety in train movement and trackside.

Ibstock – Anderton Concrete attended the Rail Safety Week conference in Manchester and shared on socials how the health, safety and wellbeing of all who work in the industry is their main priority and something that they strive to improve everyday and in everything they do.

In honour of Rail Safety Week, we’re giving a shoutout to our amazing team at IMK!
Here’s a peek behind the scenes at the refurbishing process for train driver seats. We ensure every seat is structurally sound, sending them for rigorous load, shock, and vibration tests. Safety is our top priority, and we’re proud to do our part in keeping our railways safe and comfortable for everyone

Rail Safety Week is an opportunity to come together and highlight that safety of the network is the rail industry’s top priority and for Incremental, it is an opportunity to spotlight our software, RAPPORT, that supports rail safety and safe journeys for both passengers and railway staff.

RAPPORT, our incident management and GPS tracking technology is proving to be highly beneficial in supporting Control Teams in the UK to pin point the exact location of trains via GPS tracking.

During an incident, RAPPORT provides the exact location of the train, where emergency braking has occurred and the final stopping point of the train.

By using What3words, Control Teams can identify and share the location quickly, including understanding the best access points, with support teams on the ground to ensure an efficient and rapid response.

Ensuring safety on the rail network is a collective responsibility and together, with RAPPORT technology, we join with the rail industry to make this a priority.

For further information about RAPPORT, contact Luke Powley, Incremental’s Business Development Manager, who would be pleased to provide a demo.

It’s Rail Safety Week in the UK this week. At Infinitive Group we are passionate that Health & Safety doesn’t just apply when we are in an operational rail environment, but in every aspect of our work.

Our team have been in our Research and Development Lab to simulate a selection of hazards as a training exercise.

Infrastructure Support Solutions is a supporting sponsor of Rail Safety Week 2024.

“At ISS we are delighted to be a supporting Sponsor of Rail Safety Week 2024. The safety and wellbeing of our staff, both physical and mental, is at the forefront of all our activities, and we consider it our number one priority. Supporting Rail Safety Week helps us to demonstrate that commitment and our aim to achieve a safe and incident free workplace for all.” – Brian Madden, HSQE Director at ISS.

Innovace Designs and Resilium will be highlighting the topical and helpful “Bowtie” method of presenting and analysing risks in any rail-related industrial setting.

Inrail OHS are planning on putting on an event on Friday the 28^th  June at TES 2000 office in Doncaster, where InRail OHS will be offering a free “Know Your Numbers” session.

Don’t miss out! Join us on June 28th between 10am and 3pm at Cavendish Court in Doncaster!

During the day people will be able to come and talk to us about all thing’s health, and we will be there to take readings for Blood Pressure, BMI and Blood Sugar, and giving generic health and wellbeing advice and guidance. We will be handing out free blood pressure monitors for anyone concerned about blood pressure and promoting the use of our App (which hasn’t been unveiled publicly yet) in which you can input blood pressure readings and receive feedback and use it to obtain useful sources of information about health and wellbeing.

In addition to the above, we will also be handing out free samples of one of our partners drinks, FG Factor. Their drink contains the essential nutrients the body needs to promote positive mental health and of course physical health. This is designed to be an alternative to an energy drink used by many in the industry!

Celebrating Rail Safety Week with Interclamp GRP Handrail Fittings!

Robust, lightweight, corrosion-resistant safety railings that stand the test of time.
Rail safety is paramount, and we’re excited to highlight how Interclamp Key Clamp fittings play a crucial role in ensuring it. These versatile and robust fittings are perfect for constructing safety railings, barriers, and walkways that protect passengers and workers alike. Their ease of installation and adaptability to various environments make them an ideal choice for rail safety applications.

Intersol Global is delighted to be an Event Partner for Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week conference, which is taking place on 24 June 2024 in Manchester. Intersol Global will also be exhibiting at the event so please go and say hi!

Our goal is to prevent accidents, fatalities, and injuries in and around rail infrastructure, premises, and all rail-related workplaces, by raising awareness of the importance of safety.

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you’re a rail worker, commuter, or community member, it’s important to stay vigilant and committed to creating a safe rail environment for all.

A railway should be a safe place for everyone.

Railway Conference – Improving health and safety: opportunities for collaboration
27 June 2024 | Hilton Leeds City, Neville Street, Leeds, LS1 4BX

Our Railway Group is delighted to bring you this one-day conference. The event is designed to share updates in the sector and will focus on:

• The importance of collaboration in the mitigation of risk
• Innovating for safety performance improvement
• Creating a positive health and safety culture

The conference will provide opportunities for all safety professionals to learn from railway-based examples.

Our high-quality speakers will share their observations, knowledge and insight. This is a chance to learn ways of improving in our own day-to-day decision making and safety performance. You’ll also get the chance to meet colleagues from across our industry for lively debate and the exchange of ideas.

These learning opportunities count towards your continuing professional development (CPD) and career development. There’s a conference app (Swapcard), which includes resources and the conference programme.

There will also be an opportunity to network with other professionals and explore the conference exhibition.  The full programme and speaker information will be available shortly.

For Rail Safety Week, get Your Free Guide to Flame Retardant, Low Smoke, Low Toxicity Rubber Materials

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This guide has been created to equip those professionals involved in purchasing, engineering and designing of original equipment or refurbishing of existing rail and mass transit equipment, with a clear insight into what can be achieved with elastomeric materials for this market.

This Guide includes details of the EN45545-2:2020 standards, plus Hazard Levels, Requirement Sets, Test Methods, Materials and more.

This week, we are excited to deliver the final four sessions of our “Safe – Safer – Sisk: Keeping our Promises” module. This initiative is a testament to our dedication to continuous improvement and safety excellence.
Feedback from our employees via Workday Peakon Employee Voice, coupled with business-wide engagement by eviL culture Ltd, has been invaluable. It has enabled us to invest in enhancing our business culture, recognizing the unique perspectives each team member brings.

We understand that seeing things differently is not only okay but essential for our growth and safety.
However, one thing remains constant: the importance of knowing and following the rules. Safety is a collective responsibility, and every voice and action counts.
Let’s continue to work together, learn from each other, and build a safer, stronger future for our industry.

This week we’re promoting Rail Safety Week – an industry wide and led initiative focusing on rail safety for all.

We are delighted to support Rail Safety Week by sponsoring the IOSH Safety Conference in Leeds!

Kent Community Rail Partnership will be hosting two pop-up promotional stalls during Rail Safety Week.

At these events we will be focusing on sharing the support available from British Transport Police through the 61016 text service and Railway Guardian App.

Come along and meet us:

• Tonbridge Station – Monday 24 June, 15:00 – 17:30.
• Maidstone West Station – Wednesday 26th June, 16:15 – 18:15.

At KeTech, we are committed to enhancing passenger safety and security. Our Passenger Information System (PIS) is designed to provide peace of mind to all on board. By displaying live on-board CCTV, our system ensures that passengers feel safe, knowing that surveillance is active, and monitoring is continuous. This real-time CCTV feed not only reassures passengers but also acts as a strong deterrent against any potential antisocial or criminal behaviour.

At KeTech, safety on the rails is our top priority. Our industry-approved Track to Train Driver Only Operation (DOO/OPO) CCTV System supports drivers by providing real-time images from wayside cameras. This system aides the safe departure of trains ensuring that no one and nothing is trapped in the doors.
Designed to Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2), the system offers ultra-low latency and zero picture freeze, preventing safety incidents before they happen.
This system is protecting passengers on the Jubilee Line, Victoria Line and the Elizabeth Line.

Safety is our top priority, and during Rail Safety Week, we are proud to highlight the innovative solutions KeTech brings to the rail industry. Together, let’s make every journey a safe journey.

James Bird, Head of Strategic Risk and Behavioural Safety at Kier Group will be providing the keynote address at Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week Conference on 26 June 2026.

Joanna Malin – Burke, KIER’s Social Sustainability Manager, will be leading assemblies and workshops at local primary schools on rail safety.

Kier Transportation and Nexus will have a stand on Whitley Bay Metro Station between 09:00 – 11:00 and 14:00 – 16:00 on Wednesday 26th June.

Kier is the Headline Sponsor of Rail Safety Week 2024.

“We are proud to be supporting Rail Safety Week. The importance of safety is industry wide – we all need to work together to keep our railway safe. Safety is Kier’s number one priority and our licence to operate and therefore safety leadership within Kier is fundamental to our culture and to the success of our projects. Nothing is so important that it can’t be done safely.” – Mandy Duncan, Managing Director Rail and Aviation at Kier Transportation.

In honour of Rail Safety Week, we’d like to emphasise the importance of safety on and around the railway.

Rail Safety Week aims to bring all aspects of safety to the forefront of people’s minds across a dedicated week.

We at KITE Projects Ltd are pleased to support this concept by the provision of our innovative handrail and access systems, designed with your safety in mind.

What better time than Rail Safety Week (24th – 30th June) to highlight our Security Check Paint Marker, an essential tool for ensuring safety & reliability in the rail industry!

Our Markal Security Check Paint Marker is designed for quick and easy visual detection of torque movement due to vibratory loosening or tampering of fittings, assemblies, nuts, bolts, and studs.

‍This quick-drying, tamper-proof marker creates a seal that breaks if a part has been moved, providing clear evidence of any tampering or loosening.

Our viscous paint makes Security Check the only maker to provide thick identification marks with a continuous line, covering all componants of a bolted connection (screw, nut, washer and surface). Security Check is the OEMs first choice for limiting industrial risks on production/ assembly lines regarding torque tightening marks!

See how Security Check compares with other markers to provide thick torque tightening marks in our video!

Ideal for use in extreme conditions, this durable marker works on most surfaces to help maintain safety and quality control across various industries, including railway, automotive, aviation, and aerospace.

Our paint formula is also safe for users as it contains no harmful Xylene!

At Land Sheriffs, we approach every day with the same mindset, ensuring every member of the team goes home safely.

During Rail Safety Week, we want to remind everyone to remain vigilant, especially during times of change and potential risk.

We encourage our staff and everyone using the railway to stay focused and expect the unexpected.

Stay safe and keep looking out for each other!

LRSSB’s Head of Safety and Assurance. Mark Ashmore will be presenting on ‘Driving standards in Light Rail Safety’ at Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week Conference on 26 June in Manchester.

For Rail Safety Week, Linbrooke Services Ltd Rising Star, Emily Green, took part in a site visit to the newly refurbished Neville Hill railway train maintenance depot in Osmondthorpe, Leeds, along the Leeds to Selby Line. This depot is managed by the UK rail operator Northern.

Reflecting on the experience, Emily confidently stated, “This was an invaluable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the rail industry. I gained insights into the unique challenges Northern faces, the significant impact of their services on the route, and their proactive approach to promoting diversity and gender equality within the centre.”

We want to thank Women in Rail for making this visit possible!

We are pleased to join in the celebration of Rail Safety Week, recognising the critical role that rail freight plays in our nation’s economy. Rail transport stands as one of the safest and most reliable modes of moving goods across the country, contributing to both economic stability and environmental sustainability. With advanced safety measures and continuous innovations, our rail network ensures the secure and efficient delivery of essential products. We commend the dedicated professionals who uphold these high safety standards and remain committed to supporting initiatives that enhance rail safety for all.

We’re supporting Rail Safety Week again this year. After the successful focus on train activity last year we’re moving our focus to stations.

This year we are undertaking a series of roadshows covering all 14 of our stations. During the roadshows our Executive Team and senior management from across the business, supported by the Safety and Environment Team will be positioned to meet colleagues and talk to them about Safety. Other managers will be undertaking walkabouts at the same time, speaking to colleagues about issues as they appear.

During the week competent managers will be undertaking deep dive safety inspections to identify hazards and take forward action plans with station management teams to deliver on solutions.

All through the week every manager will collate and provide feedback on their visit via MS forms to the S&E Team so that we can take forward good ideas and fix problems, providing teams with a “you said, we did” update in the weeks and months after RSW 2024. The week will be supported by a competition to award great ideas to improve safety with a prize.

Loram UK recognises the importance of the safety workwear for the different tasks that are carried out. The comfort and practicality of that workwear is important to promote safe working practices, so Loram are using  Rail Safety Week as an opportunity to bring in safety workwear and tooling suppliers to trial at different brands/manufacturers. They will continue to promote the importance of mental wellbeing and the impact that mental wellbeing has on physical wellbeing and safe working by promoting their Mental Health First Aiders and other support programmes.
Loram UK will continue to hold a series of safety-related conversations around their site in Derby and focus on the importance of incident reporting and using their ‘Safe or Stop’ procedure; building on proactive safety management and all colleagues from across the business will be encouraged to get involved.

Lumo and Hull Trains are supporting Rail Safety Week once again in 2024.

In 2023 we marked RSW with various engagement events spanning colleague and customer, including visits from the British Transport Police. We also hosted our external auditor who carried out an audit across our Safety Management System.

This year we are ‘building safety together’ by heading out to engage with our colleagues and customer across the entire Lumo and Hull Trains routes to raise the profile and shine the spotlight on safety within the railway. We aren’t just stopping there; we will also be weaving in security, sustainability and wellbeing – all of which can impact on safety!

Throughout the week our HQ teams will be visible on trains and stations and we will be inviting key partners and community stakeholders into our offices to discuss all things safety, inviting ideas on how we can improve safety together, whilst celebrating everything we do really well around safety too (!) We will also be visiting SFOs to listen to the ideas from our colleagues that we work closely with from other train operators. Our teams are having a bit of a switch up and heading out on each others trains to complete safety tours through a different lens.

Our new full 80x cab simulators are also being thrown open to celebrate their implementation, offering colleagues and key stakeholders an opportunity to experience what it is like to be at the helm of our award-winning fleet of trains.

Similar to 2023, we will also have spot prizes and a competition for the best safety improvement ideas which we take forward to implement.

As Rail Safety Week comes to a close, its time to reflect on a busy week. One of our objectives for this year was to “be visible” and our Executive, Leadership and Safety and Sustainability teams have certainly achieved this. Personally for me, it was all about getting my boots on the ballast / bridges / embankments / car parks and even a substation floor and in doing so, i have enjoyed some great engagement and feedback with our front line teams. I even managed to top the week off with a look around the stabling yard at the Bluebell Railway. Special thanks to Angela Destang, Adrian Gordon, Lee Davey, Mike Hawkins and too many other colleagues in our Southern Rail team to mention for making the week a success.

On Monday, along with Robert Oerton of Grand Central Railways, Chris Madeley went to Pinder’s Primary School, Wakefield, to to read her rail safety book (which won the UK Rail Industry Award for Passenger Safety 2017) CONES ON THE RAILS to the children. Robert brought a book for each child to keep and some for the school library. We had a great reaction from the children who followed the story in their own copy as it was read so they could also see the illustrations. They were able to tell us safety aspects raised in the book and engaged in great conversations about the story. Robert detailed briefly some of the exciting jobs available for children to aspire to on Britain’s railways demonstrating inclusivity, diversity and inclusion for all. It was very rewarding to see how excited these children were to be receiving their own copy of the book as many didn’t own books in their homes. This book has been animated by students of Trinity University, Leeds and the class teacher called this up from the website onto the big screen for the children to watch.

At Martek Lifecare, we are committed to making sure that you are rescue-ready when it comes to Sudden Cardiac Arrest – no matter where it may happen!

That’s why we are proud to support Rail Safety Week.

Trains travel through remote and often inaccessible parts of the country, increasing the risk of sudden cardiac arrest happening in a location that is not easily accessible to emergency crews. As a proactive solution, it is essential to have accessible defibrillators in as many areas of public transport as possible.

If you’d like to find out more about our transport packages or how we can help passengers in the event of a Sudden Cardiac Arrest, please contact us at info@martec-lifecare.com

Rail Safety Week is an opportunity for all of us to reflect on the importance of safety in the rail industry. At McGinley Support Services, we encourage everyone to engage in safety discussions. Together, we can make a difference.

It’s Rail Safety Week, and it’s crucial to acknowledge the significance of mental health in the rail industry. At Mental Health Welfare, we understand that feeling safe is paramount for both the public and rail staff alike.

Hands on experience at Southampton rail terminal has shown us the ins and outs of unloading freight trains. This hands on experience has highlighted the critical-link between safety, mental health, and overall well-being in the rail sector.

Dedicated mental health welfare coaches stand ready to support rail employees in nurturing good mental health practices. We are here to emphasise that employee’s sense of security directly impacts their mental well-being. Together, we can foster a workplace that prioritises both physical safety and psychological health

During Rail Safety Week, let’s emphasise the importance of mental health awareness and proactive support. We are more than willing to engage with rail staff, offering insights and strategies to promote mental wellness within the industry.

Let’s work together towards a safer, healthier, and more supportive rail environment for all. Remember, your mental health matters just as much as your physical safety. Reach out, let’s talk, and let’s build a secure foundation for a brighter future in rail safety/

Merseyrail are supporting Rail Safety Week once again in 2024.

Merseyrail will be running a variety of Stations events, with colleagues from Network Rail & BTP invited to join us, including:

•  Monday 24th June – Hunts Cross station 10:00-12:00
• Tuesday 25th June – Maghull station 15:00-17:00
• Wednesday 26th June – Bebington station 15:00-17:00
• Thursday 27th June – ‘Tulip’ day, Liverpool city-centre stations
• Friday 28th June – ‘Happy to help’ day, Liverpool South Parkway and Birkenhead Central stations

It’s Rail Safety Week! Whether you use the train for leisure or are a regular commuter, rail safety affects us all.

Mitie are delivering various activities across the Network Rail contract as part of Rail Safety week, in addition to attending planned events as below:

• Wales & Western Attendee only – Building psychological safety in the workplace online event 25/06/2024
• Eastern Attendee only – East Midlands Railways Roadshow, Nottingham Station 26/06/2024
• Scotland Attendee only – Glasgow Central 24/06/2024
• NW&C Attendee only – Manchester Piccadilly 28/06/2024
• NW&C Attendee only – Birmingham New Street 28/06/2024
• All regions TBTs & HOT & WHAT protocols team briefings – All five days
• NW&C + Safety Walks – Square One, Manchester with the IFM teams 24/06/24
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• NW & Central Safety Walks – Baskerville House, Birmingham with the IFM teams 28/06/24
• NW & Central Train Station Event – Manchester Piccadilly 24/06/24
  NW & Central Train Station Event – Birmingham New St 28/06/24
• Central Mental Health colleagues chats The Quadrant Milton Keynes All week
• Eastern Safety talk on dangers of trespassing to Cub group in Northampton 26/06/2024
• Eastern Attendee only – Southeastern Youth Outreach – Rochester Station 24/06/2024 & 25/06/24
• Eastern Attendee only East Midlands Railways Roadshow, Nottingham Station 26/06/2024
• Eastern Attendee only – Network Rail Stations Activities – London Euston 25/06/2024
• Wales & Western Lunch and learn – London Fire brigade – Lunch & Learn Session 25/06/2024
• Eastern Promoting Rail safety children’s competitions – (ages 8-11) 24/06/2024
• Eastern Attendee only – Carlisle Support Services – Security and emergency webinar 26/06/2024
• Eastern Attendee only – Building Psychological Safety in the workplace – online 25/06/2024
• Eastern Attendee only – Trips & Falls Prevention Masterclass – online 26/06/2024
• Eastern Safety Walk – Leeds Holbeck 27/06/2024
• Central Mental Health Awarness chat – Via Teams All week
• Scotland Mental Health Awarness chat – Cadder 25/6
• Scotland Mental Health Awarness chat – Edinburgh MDU 26/6
• Scotland Mental Health Awarness chat – Cowlairs 24/6
• Scotland Mental Health Awarness chat – Larbert 27/6
• Scotland Mental Health Awarness chat – St Vincent St 24/6
• NW & Central N/A – Rail Safety Week Conference in Manchester 24-Jun

Modern Railways is delighted to sponsor Rail Forum’s 2024 Rail Safety Week Children’s Competitions. The good habits we are taught as youngsters remain for life and understanding that railways can be dangerous is an essential lesson.

Morson Group’s Group Director, Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Compliance, Gareth Morris will be presenting at Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week Conference on 26 June in Manchester on ‘Putting people’s wellbeing at the heart of your H&S’.

For Rail Safety Week, we undertook an emergency electrocution scenario to see how the team coped with finding an unconscious colleague.
They successfully undertook an isolation of the power source, a 1st aid assessment and correctly located an AED in 37 seconds.
The patient was resuscitated correctly and participated with group talks around emergency preparedness. Stand downs like these are vital in ensuring we are ready to respond.

We were also thrilled to be supporting the Wales & Western Network Rail team delivering their safety messages this week! A huge thanks to our Motion Reality Education Team for volunteering and for Network Rail for all your wonderful work

MPI is supporting Rail Safety Week!

MPI always puts safety at the heart of everything we do and attend regular site safety visits and actively encourage and reward individuals who emanate those behaviours.

Rail Safety Week is a wonderful reminder for those who work in and those who don’t to remain safe around the railways, from school age upwards!

We thank Rail Forum for this wonderful initiative and look forward to continued partnership with our clients to always focus on safety on the railways.

As part of Rail Safety Week, we visited the MPI Limited testers working on the Vic 4 and Vic 5 project for Alstom at New Cross.

It was a great opportunity to engage with our testers and share industry updates, best practices and most importantly listen to there feedback.

The National Freight Safety Group (NFSG) have published their 6 monthly newsletter during Rail Safety Week highlighting the benefits of collaboration when it comes to freight safety. To receive a copy of the newsletter please e-mail freight@rssb.co.uk

Network Rail’s Chief Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer, Rupert Lown will be presenting on the ‘CP6 Reflections and CP7 Priorities’ at Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week Conference on 26 June in Manchester.

Network Rail will be running a variety of Stations events, including:

• Monday 24^th June – Manchester Piccadilly (10:00 – 15:00)
• Tuesday 25^th June – London Euston (10:00 – 15:00)
• Friday 28^th June – Birmingham New Street (07:00 – 23:00)

On 26th June between 10:00 – 16:00 at Doncaster Race Course Garden Suite,  Network Rail Technical Authority Corporate Safety Team in collaboration with the ISLG are hosting a Slips, trips and Falls event at the Hilton Garden Inn- Doncaster Race course- Garden suite. The day comprises of a series of presentations and discussions on Why we slip and trip, fatigue, correct footwear fitting, industry stats and data, learnings from interventions on team coaching and a slips trips and falls programme undertaken by Colas rail. The presenters are from RSSB, Network Rail, Steitz Secura footwear, Benchmark Training, Human Applications and Colas Rail.

Network Rail attended a joint session led by CEMEX in Doncaster involving the Freight Operating Companies and Network Rail. This was an opportunity to share learning from freight safety incidents as well as talk about safety initiatives at sector level.
Following this session we conducted a joint safety tour in Doncaster Yard led by GBRf, this was an opportunity to talk to staff about Rail Safety Week and to hear about any safety concerns.

Monday 24th June – Leanlive (NR’s education partner) broadcast rail safety awareness for Primary and Secondary schools and featuring Programme Manager Andy Phillips

Monday 24th June – 4 x post fatality reviews and station safety reviews Radley, Thatcham, Tilehurst, Maidenhead- collaboration with GWR,MTR, Public Health, Samaritans

Monday 24th June- Rail Safety awareness presentation with 2 year groups at a school in Gloucester and tour at Skillzone Gloucester

Wednesday 26th June – Community Rail safety awareness day educating the public about staying safe on MTR stations – Langley and West Drayton- joint initiative with MTR, Land Sheriff team

Thursday 27th June – Community Safety Manager and GWR engaging the general public around rail safety awareness at Stroud station

Thursday 27th June – Rail safety awareness day engaging the general public at Newton Abbot station in collaboration with GWR,BTP and Route crime and Community safety team

Thursday 27th June – post fatality site visit Topsham with BTP design out crime unit officer to establish if further mitigation required

Thursday 27th June – Joint rail crime hotspot visit to Heathfield Branch line with BTP and Mobile operations Manager and Programme Manager to review weaknesses in area and consider new CCTV install

Friday 26th June – Dawlish Warren station – public engagement rail safety awareness day with Programme Manager , Community Safety Manager and Project lead route crime

Rail Safety Awareness Day- Lifeskills Bristol – Rail safety stand and talks to various schools at Lifeskills centre Bristol- 200 pupils

To celebrate Rail Safety Week, Kier Transportation and Nexus will have a stand on Whitley Bay Metro Station between 09:00 – 11:00 and 14:00 – 16:00 on Wednesday 26th June.

At Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week Conference on 26 June, Rebecca Styles, Regional Community and Sustainability Manager at Northern will be presenting alongside a colleague at Community Rail Partnerships on ‘Community Rail Partnerships – promoting rail safety to our communities’.

It’s Rail Safety Week, and as the opening of the Northumberland Line gets closer, we’ve now spoken to over 12,500 students to ensure children are aware we’ll have faster and more frequent trains running along the line very soon. 

It’s Rail Safety Week and we want to acknowledge the vital work the NSAR Quality Assurance team does in assuring the safety of rail training and supporting the standards that keep our people and passengers safe.

We at NTAR take Health & Safety very seriously which is why we have a wide range of engaging courses which focus on key aspects of safety. Some of our courses are listed below but can also be found at www.ntar.co.uk in our brochures. Our courses are designed to be interactive and stimulating while conveying key information on a topic.

Today we attended the Rail Safety Week conference at Manchester’s Marriott Hotels where we saw some great speakers and was a great opportunity to learn more about how to protect our employees health and well-being.

Great day at the BAM Rail Safety Event.

Giving NXGEN Lifting the opportunity to showcase our “All Electric Mini Crane”

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This week we’ve been celebrating Rail Safety Week alongside the wider industry to help make the railway a safer place for everyone.

Our senior leadership team have been busy hosting online briefings, site-based workshops, and undertaking leadership tours. Matthew Broxholme, our Rail Operations Director and Matt Wright, Head of SHE Rail, visited our Gloucester Station project and shared how we keep safety at the heart of everything we do, including our STOPTHINK! Fundamentals and our safety critical communications training. We also held a Rail Leadership Team stand down afternoon where we discussed our SHE performance and how we can drive and embed our SHE improvements.

Thank you to all who have carried out site tours this week and our supply chain teams for helping to ensure everyone working on, and in contact with, our projects can go home safely every day.

ORR’s Jen Alblitt will be presenting on ‘Embedding RM3 into the Rail Supply Chain’ at Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week Conference on 26 June in Manchester.

It’s Rail Safety Week – an important time to reflect on where the rail industry is now, & where it’s come from. The Railway Work, Life & Death project, on accidents to pre-1939 British & Irish railway staff, helps with that.

Omnicom Balfour Beatty proudly supports Rail Safety Week (June 24-30), an industry-wide initiative led by Rail Forum.

Originally launched in 2008, ‘Zero Harm’ is ingrained in their culture and is central to their way of life and thinking as part of the Balfour Beatty plc group.

As part of Rail Safety Week 2024, on Wednesday 26 June between 14:00 – 15:00, One Big Circle will be hosting a webinar showcasing how data and technology should be used to enhance safety across all rail disciplines.

The team will present how their AIVR Product suite enhances site surveys, hazard identification, and site familiarisation before attending sites across the industry to boost safety. We’ll also hear from Story Plant, regular users of AIVR, who will discuss how they use AIVR to plan site visits safely to ensure workforce safety on the tracks.

Agenda:

• Introduction and Background to One Big Circle and AIVR
• Example Safety Use Case 1: Planning Site Work
  • Learn how users can use AIVR to locate their work site, find the nearest access point, measure walking distances, review and highlight potential hazards, and ensure safe access
  • Hear from Story Plant on how they use AIVR for site planning
• Example Safety Use Case 2: Reviewing Infrastructure Changes for Design, Survey, and Planning
  • Explore AIVR’s history tool and sighting reports to analyse changes in infrastructure.
• Example Safety Use Case 3: Possession Planning
  • Learn how to search by assets, annotate assets, measure from safe positions, and utilise AIVR’s export features.
• Q&A Session

This Rail Safety Week, prioritise the well-being of your rail teams.

Onwave OWL uses real-time location data to create a safety net for your workforce. OWL provides peace of mind with automated check-ins for lone workers and triggers SOS alerts if needed.

It also improves situational awareness for everyone by displaying crew locations on a digital map, helping to prevent hazards. With Onwave OWL, informed decision-making becomes easier, keeping your teams safe on the rails every day.

Orion shared their support for Rail Safety Week, utilising the free branded resources.

As part of Rail Safety Week, PA Consulting will be presenting at Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week Conference on 26 June in Manchester on ‘Productivity, Performance – Where Does Safety Fit?’

PA Consulting are also thrilled to invite industry colleagues to an exclusive rail safety event at their Victoria office, London. This event is a chance for you to meet peers across the industry, and join in discussions on ways we can collectively foster a safer railway environment for everyone.

Agenda Highlights:

1. A unique opportunity to participate in immersive safety leadership training with the award winning, Active Training Team.
2. Talks by Industry Experts: Gain valuable insights from professionals as they delve into various aspects of rail safety. Topics include Innovation in Safety, Psychological Safety, and Elite Sport Performance and Safety.
3. Exhibited stalls on work and products across rail and wider safety critical industries.

1. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about enhancing rail safety standards and explore potential collaborations.

Why Attend?

• Gain insights from industry leaders
• Collaborate with peers on safety initiatives
• Network with key stakeholders
• Contribute to building safer railways for all

Date: 27th June 2024

Time: 10:00 – 17:00

Location: 10 Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5DH

The British rail network is the fifth most used in the world. It is the upmost importance that each component fulfils the rail standards.

Testing of rail equipment has always been very important to ensure the safety of the passengers. At PARC we have up to 25 years experience in rail testing.

We are proud to announce our full support for Rail Safety Week 2024! Our innovative product, The Pear Pac, is dedicated to bringing essential safety improvements and wellbeing benefits to isolation staff across the UK.

At Petards Rail, safety is at the heart of everything we do. With the largest base of on-train CCTV systems in the UK, we are at the forefront of driving digital innovation to enhance safety and elevate customer experiences within the rail industry.

This week is rail safety week and Year 2 have been learning how to stay safe!

Platform has created free resources for schools, with age appropriate assemblies for both primary and secondary schools, as well as films and videos, and tutor time activities.

We spent a day at Sleaford station talking all things Rail safety, we are supporting Rail Safety Week and have joined Rail Safe Friendly, sponsoring 20 schools benefitting 100s of children.

At the weekend, Rony R and Anna Grey, representing the Young Rail Professionals (YRP) East Midlands, had a fantastic day supporting Jemma Smalls at Rail Forum, to promote Rail Safety week  We were located at Derby railway station giving out free story and adventure books, and colouring and crossword competitions for children to help promote safety around the railway. It is so important to engage younger generations in the importance of rail safety and it was great to be able to do this through chatting to passengers at the station and providing free safety story books for younger children.

Pro Rail Services are excited to be supporting Rail Safety Week organised by the Rail Forum. With numerous Safety Stand downs planned across our projects.

Read on to find out what Rail Forum has been carrying out this week and how Censite and CensiteStores can help promote safety on your projects and for your team!

As Rail Safety Week comes to a close, we’re excited to share our latest feature on Mind The Gap: Raising Hi-Vis Standards in Rail

With workplace safety routinely addressed across the rail sector, Stuart Jukes our managing director explains the significance of hi-vis protective clothing and how the industry can continue raising standards in this area.

Here at Racine Railroad Products UK, we will be holding Toolbox Talks and Safety Briefs around tools and large equipment and their associated hazards, along with fatigue and working in high temperatures (now that summer has made an appearance).

Rail Business Daily has published a fantastic article on Rail Safety!

Summer brings sunshine and longer days, but it also creates some serious challenges for the railway. As temperatures climb, keeping our customers comfortable and trains running on time gets tougher. With hotter summers and unpredictable weather, it’s crucial to know how heat impacts the railway and what we’re doing to tackle these issues.

As the custodians of Rail Safety Week on behalf of the industry, we are delighted to be doing a range of events and activities:

Rail Safety Week Conference (24 June in Manchester)

The focus of this years Rail Safety Week Conference is on driving improvement in health and safety and we will consider the importance of both process and people.

We have a great programme of speakers lined up including contributions from:

• Kier
• ORR
• Light Rail Safety and Standards Board
• Intersol Global
• Morson Group
• 3Squared
• PA Consulting
• Connected Places Catapult
• Railway Mission

And more!

Thank you to our RSW Conference Event Partners, Intersol Global and Carlisle Support Services, and our Strategic Partner Department for Transport.

Book here.

Rail Safety Week Children’s Competitions (deadline Monday 29 July 2024 at 17:00)

We’re excited to run two children’s competitions, a colouring competition for ages 4-8 and a rail safety themed crossword for ages 8-11.

Thank you to Bessie Matthews for the specially designed colouring competition artwork. Thank you also to our competition sponsors Department for Business and Trade and Modern Railways for their support.

Capturing ‘What’s On’

We will be trying to capture the events and activities of those supporting Rail Safety Week and will be updating the website to showcase ‘What’s On’. Where possible we will be sharing posts across social media throughout the week. Please do help us by submitting your plans via the simple form and tagging us on socials.

RFG is proud to support Rail Safety Week 2024! This week is dedicated to raising awareness about rail safety and preventing incidents. Whether you’re a commuter, driver, or pedestrian, your vigilance can make a difference.

It is one of the most crucial weeks of the rail calendar this week, organised by Rail Forum
Rail Safety Week promotes a safer railway for absolutely everybody and fosters a genuine collaborative spirit from all facets of the railway
Be sure to keep a look-out for all of the events happening this week. It promises to be jam-packed!

This Rail Safety Week the Rail Partners operations team, along with members of the Passenger Operator Safety Forum, have shared their thoughts on the impact of ‘POSF’ in its 26th year.

The Forum is a space for representatives of train operating companies and owning group members to come together with Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and RSSB to address ongoing safety issues and develop best practice, but also to tackle emerging safety issues together as a sector, as soon as they arise.

Rail Safe Friendly is planning a networking event at the Caledonian Sleeper’s new First Class Lounge at London Euston Train Station during Rail Safety Week on Wednesday 26th June from 11:00 – 12.30.

The event provides the opportunity to network with their current partners and guests, visit the new First Class Lounge and receive updates on the Rail Safe Friendly programme.

There will also be a photo opportunity for a press release that will be going out during Rail Safety Week showing all the partners that have joined the Rail Safe Friendly programme.

More details will follow…

Rail Safe Friendly will also be holding educational Rail Safety Programmes for children on Monday 24th June:

KS1: 10:00

Primary: 10:30

Secondary: 11:00

On Rail Safety Week, we want to acknowledge our brilliant UK programme team, rail partners, Safeguarding Champions and the British Transport Police who are helping to make the railways safer for vulnerable children and young people every day.

At Railway Children, we talk a lot about strengthening the safety net across the rail network – but we really couldn’t do this without everyone playing their part to look out for vulnerability. Whether it’s a child who has run away from home, a young person who is being exploited, or someone who just needs a friendly face, intervening at the right time can have a potentially life-changing impact.

We’ve made great progress supporting the Safeguarding on Rail Scheme, and we remain as committed as ever to making sure the safety of children and young people is a priority.

Railway Mission’s Mike Roberts will be presenting at Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week Conference on 26 June in Manchester on ‘Safe People = Safe Railway’.

REAL Power Supply Upgrade shared their support for Rail Safety Week, utilising the free branded resources.

Reax are specialists in Confined Space, Working at Height and Rescue. They will be supporting the Rail Safety Week Conference on 24 June in Manchester and invite you to visit their stand to learn more about their tailored safety solutions for the rail industry.

In recognition of Rail Safety Week, REAX are offering a 10% discount to any organisation booking a consultancy visit or their rescue plan writing service before the end of July.

To book a visit please contact Jackie on Jackiewebb@reaxltd or 07736 933934.

(Note the booking needs to be received before the end of July but the site visit can be after that date).

The Revolution VLR team recognises the importance of safety throughout the railway community. We support this industry-wide initiative dedicated to rail safety.

Safety affects us all.

For Rail Safety Week, three team members, at varying stages of their Risktec career, tell us about their experience and thoughts on safety.

As members of the Rail Forum, we are excited to support #RSW24, starting 24th June and will be sharing safety tips on our socials!

We’re supporting Rail Safety Week. We will be with West Midlands Railway, British Transport Police Birmingham, and Redditch Safer Neighbourhood Teams on the X city line helping to make your journey safer. It’s so hot, please remember to take water with you.

During Rail Safety Week we will be attending the Rail Safety Week conference in Manchester. We are a unique Hotel booking agency designed specifically to support the railway industry which has a unique APP associated to support fatigue management & health and safety in ensuring staff wellbeing is at the forefront of the railway workforce who are required to work away from home from time to time.

We’re proud supporters of Rail Safe Friendly, who work hard to educate young people about the dangers of going on the railway. Since 2019, they’ve helped to keep over 19 million young people across Britain safe through their education programme.

During Rail Safety Week we will be showcasing how Sensonic use AI and technology to improve railway safety for users and staff. Learn how via the link below.

Rail Safety Week is a great opportunity to reflect on the measures that ensure the safe and efficient operation of our railways.

In Rail Technical Services, we understand the importance of rail safety, and our team of mobile technicians located throughout the UK can be deployed quickly and efficiently, being onsite within as little as 2 hours!

Offering the broadest spectrum of rail-specific Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods, we are here to support our customers.

The benefits of Non-Destructive Testing include:
Early Detection of Flaws: NDT methods can detect internal and surface defects that are not visible to the naked eye. Early detection of issues such as cracks, corrosion, or wear helps prevent accidents and ensures timely maintenance.
Minimising Downtime: Because NDT does not damage the components being tested, it allows for continuous monitoring and maintenance without significant disruption to rail services. This minimises downtime and keeps trains running smoothly.
Cost-Effective Maintenance: By identifying potential problems before they escalate, NDT helps in planning effective maintenance schedules and avoiding costly repairs or replacements. This proactive approach saves money in the long run.
Ensuring Passenger Safety: The primary goal of NDT in the rail industry is to ensure the safety of passengers and freight. By maintaining the structural integrity of rail components, NDT reduces the risk of derailments and other accidents.

For further information on our Non-Destructive Testing services, or how we can help you minimise downtime and costs, get in touch.

As with previous years, Siemens Mobility have organised a range of plans/activities for the week. In summary:

• A RSW Sharepoint site with a wealth of external and internal information about the week that has been active all through June
• “Why don’t you ideas” – sent out to the whole business a fortnight prior to the week with some handy ideas of activities they may wish to use
• A video launching the week by our Joint CEO cascaded to our employees on Monday morning
• Programme of online events on a wealth of interesting topics that our employees have been registering for
• Workforce briefings that will be delivered to the front line on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on some key topics around the same themes as on the calendar for each day (Environment, Sustainability & Social Value; Occupational Health and Wellbeing; and Safety)

On Wednesday 26 June at 22:00, Siemens teams in Moy Road will also participate in a health & wellbeing briefing on Silica Dust.

Join us in celebrating Rail Safety Week by prioritizing safety on and around the tracks!

The UK’s rail industry has a strong and ingrained safety culture. Managing risks to ensure safe operations, working practices and delivery of safe infrastructure is an inherent part of day-to-day work in the UK. However, there are still ongoing works every single day to ensure that our rail network is as safe as possible.

Rail Safety Week is an industry wide and industry led initative focussing on rail safety for ALL! Whether your career lies within the rail industry, or whether you use the railways to get from A to B – safety affects EVERYONE!

At Simplified Safety, we offer a wide range of products designed to keep rail workers and passengers safe. From durable rail platforms to essential safety barriers, we have everything you need to ensure a safe and secure environment.

This week focuses on rail safety for all and aims to bring rail safety to the forefront of people’s minds. It aims to shine a spotlight on the importance of safety across the UK rail industry.

Rail Safety Week is one of the most important dates in the calendar for showcasing the great work being done in the field of safety to prevent accidents, fatalities, and deaths in and around rail infrastructure and in all related workplaces.

Whether your career lies within the rail industry, or whether you use the railways to get from A to B – safety affects us all.

At Site Safe Medicals, we support Rail Safety Week and can help to ensure all employees are fit to work on the tracks.
We offer a range of medical services dependant on customer needs. This can range from ‘PTS Medicals’ to ‘Fit to Work Medicals’.

All our medicals are RISQS approved.

If you require a Medical or Drug & Alcohol Screening, get in touch:

www.sitesafemedicals.co.uk
admin@sitesafegroup.co.uk
0151 6620 144

Rail Safety Week – helping keep people safe on the railway

The day before #RSW24 began, SLC Rail shared why Rail Safety Week is so important and three ways they are promoting a positive safety culture.

Rail Safety Week: Slips, Trips & Falls Prevention Masterclass (12:30 – 13:30 on 26 June – online)

Let’s reduce slips, trips and falls in our railways in this Rail Safety Week webclass 🚆 ⚠️

Slips, trips and falls is a big challenge for the rail industry:
❌ 66% of severe passenger injuries are slips, trips and falls (ORR data)
❌ Network Rail paid out £1m+ over 5 years on slips, trips and falls claims

However, it’s more than possible to use science to significantly reduce the number of incidents, injuries and claims:
✅ Euston station recorded a 60% reduction in incidents year-on-year with a focussed effort on cleaning for slip safety, not just aesthetics

Join this Rail Safety Week Slips, Trips and Falls Prevention Masterclass to:
➡️ Guarantee to reduce your slip risk by 50,000x
➡️ Mitigate the risk of trips with a 4-step process
➡️ Discover how to achieve a 57%+ reduction in slip incidents
➡️ Be certain your floors have less than a 1 in 1 million slip risk

We are in London with RSSB Industry Fatigue Group sharing best practice on fatigue risk management.
Majority of attendees were train or freight operators, with just a few people representing Infrastructure maintainers. It certainly seems to me that the TOCs and FOCs are well ahead in their culture around fatigue – so a lot that rail maintenance companies could take away.

Also very nice to hear compliments on SOCOTEC UK from train operators, who mostly use SOCOTEC for their Air & Emissions and/or Legionella testing.

A great start to Rail Safety Week – very thought provoking discussions provided by contributors to Rail Forum in Manchester

Day 4 of Rail Safety Week – I’m back up North, now in Leeds with IOSH Railway Group for their Railway Conference 2024.

This week The Tenby Project learnt all about Rail Safety with a Joy Of The Journey trip from Tenby to Carmarthen. A great opportunity to demonstrate hands on safety practices around the railway while appreciating the joy of train travel.

Southeastern has a variety of events taking place throughout Rail Safety Week, for both the public and for Southeastern staff.

There will be Rail Safety Week handouts on board train services all week as well as youth outreach at multiple stations and specific RSW announcements in stations.

Monday 24 June:

• Youth outreach at Rochester Station, from 14:00-17:00
• Rail Safety Week handouts at St Pancras Station
• A Health Engagement stall at Lewisham Station
• Mental health walk and talk at Canterbury West Station, 10:00-13:00 (Staff)
• Safety walk at Ramsgate Depot (Engineering staff)
• Body Worn Video Promotion at Charing Cross, London Victoria, and Waterloo East (Staff)
• H&S Reps Engagement at Charing Cross, London Victoria, and Waterloo East (Staff)
• What if? walk at Charing Cross, London Victoria, and Waterloo East (Staff)

Tuesday 25 June:

• Evacuation training for Southeastern managers, Ashford Engineering Depot, 10:00-11:30, and 12:00-13:30
• Youth outreach at Chatham Station, 14:00-17:00
• Safeguarding Everyone, with the Samaritans, Homeless outreach teams, and more, at Herne Hill station, 08:00-11:00
• OBM Safety Awareness, at St Pancras Station, 11:00-16:00
• Class 365 Safety refresher at St Pancras Station 11:00-16:00 (Staff)
• Tool box talk (Engineering staff)
• Safety walk at Dover Station (H&S Reps)
• Health and Safety pop up at Lewisham Group (Staff)
• New and Expectant Mothers Assessment Brief, online, 10:00-11:00 (Staff)
• Local Safety Engagement at Lewisham Station, 10:00-16:00
• TOC swap, all day (Staff)
• Rail Safety pop-ups on the North Kent Line, all day
• H&S Rep Safety Spots at Charing Cross, all day (Staff)
• Safety Surgeries at Charing Cross and Waterloo East, 12:00-15:00 (Staff)
• Body Worn Video Promotion at Charing Cross, London Victoria, and Waterloo East (Staff)
• H&S Rep Engagement at
• Charing Cross, London Victoria, and Waterloo East (Staff)
• What If? walk at Charing Cross, London Victoria, and Waterloo East (Staff)
• SIA Q&A at Lewisham Station, 13:00-15:00 (Staff)

Wednesday 26 June:

• Personal Track Safety introductions and refresher training, at Ashford Network Rail Depot, 09:00-10:30, 11:00-12:30, 13:00-14:30 (Staff)
• Youth outreach at Gillingham Station, 14:00-17:00
• Bodyside Window Demonstration at Ramsgate Engineering Depot (Engineering staff)
• Safety walk at Ramsgate Engineering Depot, overnight. (Engineering staff)
• Safety walk at Faversham Station, (H&S Reps)
• Safeguarding Q&A, online, 11-13:00 (Staff)
• TOC Swap, all day (Staff)
• Rail Safety Pop-ups on the North Kent Line, all day
• H&S Rep Safety Spots on the North Kent Line, all day (Staff)
• Alcohol Awareness at Dartford Station, 14:00-17:00
• Safety Surgeries at London Victoria Managers Conference Room, 12:00-15:00 (Staff)
• Body Worn Video Promotion, at Charing Cross, London Victoria, and Waterloo East (Staff)
• H&S Rep Engagement, at Charing Cross, London Victoria, and Waterloo East (Staff)
• What If? walk, at Charing Cross, London Victoria, and Waterloo East (Staff)
• London Bridge RPO Operation with BTP, at London Bridge, all day
• Primary school visits

Thursday 27 June:

• Dog safety outreach event at Margate Station, 10:00 – 14:00 (Safeguarding Team)
• Youth Outreach at Sittingbourne Station, 14:00-17:00
• Safety Leaders Forum at Ramsgate Engineering Depot (Engineering staff)
• Health and Safety training focus at Lewisham station (Staff)
• New and Expectant Mothers Assessment Briefing, online, 14:00-15:00 (Staff)
• TOC Swap, all day (Staff)
• Rail Safety Pop-ups on the North Kent Line, all day
• H&S Rep Safety Spots, on the North Kent Line, all day (Staff)
• Body Worn Video Promotion at Charing Cross, London Victoria, and Waterloo East (Staff)
• H&S Rep Engagement at Charing Cross, London Victoria, and Waterloo East (Staff)
• What If? walk, at Charing Cross, London Victoria, and Waterloo East (Staff)
• CIRAS Colleague Engagement, at Lewisham Station, 11:00-15:00
• London Bridge RPO Operation with BTP, at London Bridge Station, all day
• BTP, REO, and RPO Op, at Gillingham Station, 14:00-20:00
• Primary School Visits

Friday 28 June:

• Youth Outreach at Faversham Station, 14:00-17:00
• Event Planning (online), 13:00-14:00
• Emergency Services Evacuation Observation at Ramsgate Engineering Depot (Staff)
• Safety Leaders Forum at Ramsgate Engineering Depot, overnight (Staff)
• Safety Walk at Ramsgate Station (H&S Reps)
• Passenger Assist App and Accessibility Engagement, at Lewisham Station, 10:00-14:00
• TOC Swap, all day, (Staff)
• Rail Safety Pop-ups on the North Kent Line, all day
• H&S Reps Safety Spots, on the North Kent Line, all day (Staff)
• School visit
• Body Worn Video Promotion, at Charing Cross, London Victoria, and Waterloo East (Staff)
• H&S Rep Engagement, at Charing Cross, London Victoria, and Waterloo East (Staff)
• What If? walk, at Charing Cross, London Victoria, and Waterloo East (Staff)
• Alcohol and Binge Drinking Awareness, online, 10:00-13:00
• London Bridge RPO Operation with BTP, at London Bridge Station
• Primary School Visits

Saturday 19 June:

• Safety Walk at Ramsgate Engineering Depot (Engineering staff)

Further activities:

Safeguarding manager Katie lees-Williams attended The Rowans alternative education provision in Chatham with Bev Rickwood talking to young women about keeping themself safe on our network, how to report if they have any concerns and all things safeguarding.

Privledged to have Medway Council youth team on board who did a segment on female exploitation and discussions on various case studies.. mainstream education is a challenge for some of these young people but they all managed to engage and discuss in these important conversations.

They then visited Rochester Train Station to engage with young people at the end of their school day, we had such a great response from people wanting to find out more about Rail Saftey Week and know more about the Railway Guardian App.

South Western Railway’s Fratton Traincare Depot hosted visitors as part of Rail Safety Week. They enjoyed speaking to the front line colleagues about their concerns and were given a tour of the new staff accommodation. It was also good to see that Network Rail have installed some new fencing and signage to prevent trespassing within the depot, and the depot team had volunteered to refresh the yellow walking route paint marks around the depot.

SpatialCortex releases their latest in-depth analysis on the challenges and opportunities in managing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the UK rail sector.

Key highlights:
• The impact of MSDs on workforce health and productivity
• Unique challenges faced by different rail job roles
• The role of emerging technologies in risk assessment and prevention
• How the industry is moving towards a proactive safety culture
As the rail industry evolves, it’s crucial that we address these occupational health challenges head-on. Our article explores innovative solutions, including the potential of technologies like SpatialCortex’s MOVA, in creating a safer, more efficient work environment.

Read the full article to learn how the UK rail industry is setting new standards for worker safety and operational excellence.

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on the critical importance of rail safety. Safety in the rail industry is paramount for protecting the lives of workers, passengers, and the general public.

Some essential tips to keep in mind can be read here.

STALSEN were very privileged to have contributed to the Rail Safety Week at Puddle Dock for Network Rail together with The Southern Renewals Enterprise alliance of Volker Fitzpatrick Ltd, Atkins Réalis, Octavius Infrastructure and VolkerRail Ltd.

Excellent conversations with key stakeholders and the leadership team, starting out on a journey supported by STALSEN, raising awareness as to the value of hands and the need to protect them at all times.
Great to observe the level of commitment to making hand injuries history…!

Also, as part of Rail Safety Week, STALSEN came to Basingstoke ROC to speak to the workforce and to discuss the Glove Your Hands Programme, they showed them how STALSEN can help with their glove requirements, and what type of gloves they may need and then sized up their hands for the correct fitting safety gloves. A great day was had by all.

Story has numerous activities being planned for Rail Safety Week…. watch this space!

On Wednesday 26th June, at 14:00 (Online), Story Plant Limited will be participating in a webinar with One Big Circle, focusing on how data and technology can enhance safety across all rail disciplines.

Story Plant and One Big Circle teams will talk about real-world applications of AIVR (Automated Intelligent Video Review), including possession planning and reviewing infrastructure designs.

Telent’s health, safety and environment team, along with the senior leaders team, has spent the week promoting activities from Rail Safety Week, conducting site visits and delivering safety talks.

For workers, passengers, customers and the wider public, spotlighting the vital need for safe practices across the rail ecosystem is essential.

Tended are delighted to be an exhibitor at Rail Forum’s Rail Safety Week Conference on 24 June in Manchester, please go and say hi!

TES 2000, in partnership with InRail OHS, are hosting a “Know Your Numbers” day at our Doncaster office.

Join us for a range of 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 health tests, including your Blood Sugar levels, height/weight and BMI, and Blood Pressure. If your Blood Pressure is a bit high, we’ll even provide you with a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 Blood Pressure monitor for ongoing monitoring. Plus, you’ll receive plenty of educational materials to help you be your best self!

Additionally, we’ll be offering 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 samples of FG Factor Drinks Healthy Mind. Healthy Body., and discussing their mission and the benefits of swapping your daily energy drink for a can of FG Factor.

The Mental Wealth Company is holding two online webinars during Rail Safety Week:

1. Join them on Tuesday 25th June between 12:00 – 13:00 for a fun and interactive session on ‘Building psychological safety in the workplace‘.  Whether you’re a driver, engineer, front of house, route controller, managing director or receptionist – we all have a contribution to building the psychological safety of our workplace. This session will provide some 5-minute ideas that you can implement in the workplace that have immediate and lasting results, improve safety, efficiency AND make your workplace a more pleasant place to be.

2. Join them on Thursday 27th June between 12:00 – 13:00 for a workshop on ‘Building non-technical skills in the workplace‘. Find out how to improve employee’s working experience, get the job done more effectively AND get everyone home safe at the end of the day.

As the week progresses, hear from our recent registrants who have excelled in demonstrating the UK-Spec Competence and Commitment Standard E2: ‘Understand the safety implications of your role and manage, apply and improve safe systems of work’ as we share their perspectives on maintaining safety standards within the industry.

We support Rail Safety Week!

As we have customers who are part of the Rail Industry, we view it as important to support the industry wide focus on rail safety for all Rail Safety Week aims to bring all aspects of safety to the forefront of people’s minds across a dedicated week. Other objectives include:

To raise the profile of, and shine a spotlight on, the importance of safety across the UK rail industry; for our people, our passengers and customers and the wider public
To work collaboratively with as many organisations as possible to successfully deliver Rail Safety Week
To bring the industry together delivering the same message across a dedicated week
To prevent accidents, fatalities, and deaths in and around the rail infrastructure, in rail premises and in all rail related workplaces

One way to prevent hand accidents in the Rail Industry is to ensure all workers are wearing safety gloves  Not only that, but ensure they are wearing the correct safety gloves for the task at hand. By that, we mean safety gloves with the appropriate level of cut protection.

Station Familiarisation Tour on 24 June at noon until 1pm for older travellers in the Hull and East Yorkshire area. An opportunity to explore Hull Paragon Interchange with representatives from TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, British Transport Police and Hull City Council. An opportunity to find out more about the award nominated Safer Hull Paragon Hub, travel assistance and the Railway Guardian over refreshments.

Our aim is to encourage safer and more confident travel – adult carers are also welcome to attend. We will also share information about the Herbert Protocol where this is relevant for older people with additional travel support needs to minimise or shorten inadvertent missing incidents.

This activity will continue on a monthly basis after Rail safety week – to get further details and get booked onto the next available session please contact Age UK on 01482 324644.

TDI is supporting Rail Safety Week. In the linked article, their Head of Health and Safety explains how they manage safety regulations while building their Very Light Rail vehicles.

TfW will also be running their ‘No Second Chances’ campaign throughout Rail Safety Week. This will feature posts from ambassadors and influencers, as well as Roadshows at stations with high instances of trespass and anti-social behaviour.

Roadshows taking place throughout the week:

• Monday 24 June: Pontypridd Station, 14:30 – 17:30
• Wednesday 26 June, Mountain Ash Station, 14:30 – 17:30
• Friday 28 June, Merthyr Tydfil Station, 09:00 – 13:00
• Friday 28 June, Rhondda Arts Festival, 16:00 – 21:00
• Saturday 29 June, Rhondda Arts Festival, 10:00 – 19:00

Ambassadors Jack and Brett will be posting about their involvement on Instagram, and influencers Corys World and Sage Todz will be posting on TikTok, highlighting the dangers of the new track electrification.

In addition, colleagues from TfW South Wales Metro will be participating in a suicide awareness briefing being led by their Siemens colleagues.

At Transport UK Group one of values is ambition, as we go the extra mile in areas such as quality, efficiency and innovation, so to kick off Rail Safety Week, we’ve done a ‘Go, Look, See, Ask’ in the aviation sector with Team Heathrow.

Transport UK Group is working with Network Rail, Merseyrail, and the British Transport Police to provide a range of events:

Monday 24 June – Alarm Bells Day at Hunts Cross

Tuesday 25 June – Passenger Roadshow at Maghull

Wednesday 26 June – Passenger Roadshow at Bebington

Thursday 27 June – Tulip Day, at city-centre stations

Friday 28 June – Happy to Help Day at Liverpool South Parkway

In our ongoing Rail Safety Week series, we feature Steve Brown, Project Manager, today. He shares how important it is to him to work for a company that has a strong safety culture.
Join us as we continue to highlight our team’s commitment to safety throughout the week.

During Rail Safety Week, TVS Rail Spares attended the Rail Safety Week conference in Manchester. On the way home from the conference, Steve Welch reflects on what safety means to him.  Watch the video via the link below!

As part of Rail Safety Week, we’ve asked some of our TVS Supply Chain Solutions UK & Europe colleagues what safety means to them, with each answer proving equally as valid and important as the next.

Twinfix are supporting Rail Safety Week and have shared an article: ‘Ensuring a safer future with Twinfix’ which highlights their commitment to creating safer railway environments.

TXM Consult is taking this opportunity to join many others in highlighting why safety is at the heart of everything they do.

Read an article written by their very own Dan Graham, Project Lead, TXM Consult which shares their proactive measures and rigorous safety protocols which have enhanced project outcomes and protected their workforce via the link below.

This week marks Rail Safety Week, which aims to raise awareness about all aspects of safety across the rail network.

One way to ensure safety in high-risk environments is TAWS, a cutting-edge product designed to provide timely alerts to rail workers about approaching trains.

With advanced sensors and real-time monitoring capabilities, TAWS detects train movements well in advance, issuing audible and visual warnings to alert workers of an approaching train.

Let’s continue to work together to share the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of every individual across our network.

As it’s Rail Safety Week at the Rail Forum it’s a great chance to revisit the updates to the passenger information display on the upper concourse at Manchester Piccadilly, in a joint project with UXcentric Ltd. with Tim Court from Infotec and Scott Green from Network Rail, amongst others.

Scott had an idea about communicating to passengers when exactly to make their way to their service, to avoid excessive numbers of people on platforms 13 & 14 and thus reduce the potential for incidents.

Working together we saw that vision through. Providing a clear call to action in three specific stages, we took passengers through a staged journey of 1. Wait, 2. Prepare and 3. Go, which helps manage the volume of traffic.

Using colour AND annotated icons, passengers know exactly what to do and when to get to their service.

The whole display underwent a revamp to simplify and prioritise key pieces of information.

The new display has gone down very well with passengers and staff alike, and on my regular visits to Manchester Piccadilly to get to Crewe and back to Teesside, the system is working incredibly well.

To mark Rail Safety Week 2024, it’s time to reveal what’s been happening behind the Health and Safety scenes

Through our experience working with a range of clients, we have first-hand knowledge and understand the challenges they face.

As part of our Health and Safety Campaign ‘Tidy Site Tidy Mind,’ our team has been busy compiling a set of tools to support you and your team in making changes on construction sites that will have a positive impact on mental health.

These tools are downloadable, completely free, and offer advice and tips from our team of professional Health and Safety experts. If these tools are not already part of the day-to-day running of your site, take a look and see if you can incorporate them into your next project!

Rail safety week came to a close this week at Birmingham New Street Station. It was fantastic to work with collegeues from various parts of the railway network along with talking and meeting lots of commuters during the day to spread the rail safety message. With the event being at Birmingham New Street Station it also gave me the opportunity to invite one of our trainborne teams to help give out free merchandise and talk to commuters.

Steve Cox from VolkerFitzpatrick lead sessions on Safety Critical Communications.

In support of Rail Safety Week we are co-hosting a Network Rail and ISLG Slips Trips and Falls roadshow, hosting employee Lunch and Learn sessions, inviting students to take part in placement weeks, and our school ambassadors are visiting schools to talk to young people about rail safety and how this applies to a career in rail.

Like everyone in rail, safety is our main focus, and we work hard to ensure everyone gets home safe every day. Our safety ethos – AIM – empowers our people and actively encourages the promotion of positive safety behaviours and an open culture, but there is always more we can do, and this week is a great opportunity to showcase the great initiatives we, and the wider industry, are doing to put everyone’s safety first.