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APRIL 2004 ISSUE & HSBC RAIL AWARDS 2003 REVIEW: CONTENTS
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POINTS AND SIGNALS: ANDREW GOODMAN
Show 10 different people the same colour and then ask them to pick it out and you get 10 different answers. Asking the industry to pick out its preferred new shade for the rail
industry of the future has produced similar results. Odds on it will be grey... [Download - includes contents page]
NEWS ANALYSIS: CASH FOR CONGESTION
It was once a depressing scene of inactivity and under-investment, but now it's a different picture. Investment in the Midlands rail network is increasing slowly, and at the same time helping to solve some of the region's most worrying problems. Peter Plisner
reports [Download]
NEWS ANALYSIS: AND NOW THE GOOD NEWS
Power Shift: It's now a cornerstone in Network Rail's proof that it is
getting a grip of long-lingering issues on the network, argues Paul Clifton.
The good news for both NR, TOCs and passengers is that it's all going really rather well
[Download]
NEWS ANALYSIS: BLAST FROM THE PAST
It's taken more than a decade to turn aspirations for a
modern tram system in Nottingham into reality. Last
month the new Nottingham Express Tram, or NET,
took to the streets carrying its first fare paying
passengers. As Peter Plisner reports, like many
other cities which have re-introduced the trams,
Nottingham already has plans for more [Download]
OPINION: DIESEL DREAMERS
The lack of any credible plans to increase electrification across the network not only seriously
undermines the railway's sustainable transport credentials, argues Alan Whitehouse, but could - as fuel prices rise - erode its economic case
too [Download]
THE RAIL PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW: ALISON FORSTER
Two years and counting...
Since 1 April, Alison Forster has been managing director of both First Great Western and First Great Western Link - the new name for Thames Trains. She told Paul Clifton about her ambitions over the next two years and laying the foundations of a bigger West Country franchise [Download]
INSTITUTION OF RAILWAY OPERATORS
In high praise of the training course
Perhaps tomorrow's leaders are out there somewhere (ode to management
trainees from the front line!): Article by Lawrie Hall. Plus members' news, and IRO diary [Download]
PEOPLE
News this month about Chris Green, Tony Collins, Charles Belcher, Chris Gibb, Stephen Murphy, Graham Eccles, Philippe Bourguignon, Charles Mackay, Stuart Davies, Richard Bevan, David Godley
and Gerard Glas.
[Download]
CAREER RAIL
Job opportunities from top operators including ATOC, Beejay, Westinghouse, Oscar Associates, and Resourcing Solutions [Download]
HSBC RAIL AWARDS 2003 REVIEW
Doing the Business: Introduction by Andrew Goodman, editor of Rail Professional
Fraser Eagle Management Services Rail Supplier of the Year
For the supplier providing the most outstanding business service to the rail industry
Shortlisted entrants: GB RailFreight, The National Rail Enquiry Service, Holdfast Level
Crossings (category winner)
Rail Safety and Security Excellence of the Year
For the introduction of the most innovative railway safety or security improvement
Shortlisted entrants: Central Trains, First Great Western, First North Western (category winner)
Infrastructure Excellence of the Year
Shortlisted entrants: Holdfast Level Crossings, Union Railways, National Railway Supplies (category winner)
The Central Parking System Station Excellence of the Year
For the introduction of the best new idea or outstanding performance at a UK rail station
Shortlisted entrants: First North Western, South West Trains, First Great Western (category winner)
Rail Marketing Campaign of the Year
For the most successful marketing campaign by a rail company
Shortlisted entrants: First Great Western, Midland Mainline, Central Trains (category winner)
Rolling Stock Excellence of the Year
For the introduction of the most successful new train, or new idea, into the on-train passenger or freight environment
Shortlisted entrants: GNER, South Central, Siemens Transportation Systems (along with South West Trains, First Great Eastern and Angel Trains (category winners)
Rail Engineering Excellence of the Year
For the company offering the most successful technical product or service
Shortlisted entrants: Amec Spie, c2c, Bombardier Union Railways (category winner)
The Lambert Smith Hampton Rail Business Manager of 2003
This award recognises the most outstanding businessman or businesswoman in the UK rail industry
Shortlisted entrants: Alan Galley, Dr Mike Mitchell, Richard Brown (category winner)
PR Campaign of 2003
For the most outstanding PR campaign within the UK rail industry
Shortlisted entrants: Central Trains, Hull Trains, Translink, Eurostar (category winner)
The Select Service Partner Train Operator of the Year
For the UK train operator providing the most outstanding customer service and business performance during 2003
Shortlisted entrants: Chiltern Railways, GB Railfreight, ScotRail, Anglia Railways (category winner)
The HSBC Rail Business Award - The Interfleet Technology Rail Business of the Year
Chosen from the winners of the 10 award categories announced by David Rollin, managing director of the award
category sponsor, Interfleet Technology
Winner: Siemens Transportation Systems
[Download the results for all 11 categories - 409Kb]
CORPORATE PROFILE: HOLDFAST
HoldFast's corporate mission statement explains in part their award winning success: 'To evaluate, design, develop and
supply level crossing systems and mixed transport platforms to increase road and rail safety; reduce installation and maintenance
costs and improve the environment'... [Download]
CORPORATE PROFILE: AMEC SPIE RAIL
AMEC SPIE Rail is one of the leading providers of railway infrastructure, both in the UK and throughout Europe. In the UK,
AMEC SPIE Rail is currently working on several major projects, having just successfully delivered two very prestigious
contracts... [Download]
CORPORATE PROFILE: NATIONAL RAILWAY SUPPLIES
In a joint entry to the HSBC Rail Business Awards on Monday 23 February, Dorman and NRS were awarded the Rail Infrastructure
Excellence of the Year title for the development of LED signalling technology. Through significant technological advances, with specific application for railway environments, Dorman and NRS have brought enhanced safety, long-life, and low maintenance
to railway signalling. The products are unique and the only LED products currently receiving Network Rail approval... [Download]
CORPORATE PROFILE: ANGLIA RAILWAYS
Anglia Railways is delighted to have received the Train Operator of the Year award for the second time. The accolade reflects real customer service improvements throughout our operation, delivering clear benefits for passengers... [Download]
CORPORATE PROFILE: FIRST GREAT WESTERN
A three-way partnership between train operator First Great Western, Network Rail and the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) resulted in the creation of a new platform at Swindon station, which is bringing real benefits to customers... [Download]
CORPORATE PROFILE: NATIONAL RAIL ENQUIRIES
Question: What is the busiest telephone number in the UK? Answer: 08457 48 49 50 otherwise known as National Rail Enquiries.
The service currently answers around 50 million calls a year, providing accurate and impartial information about train running... [Download]
CORPORATE PROFILE: c2c
c2c aims to be the UK's best commuter railway a goal that the whole company is committed to achieving, and one that now feels well within its reach. This follows the introduction of its new commitment2customers programme, a scheme that puts customer service firmly at the centre of everything... [Download]
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