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Station signals modern upgrade


From Friday 30 March until the early hours of Wednesday 4 April 2018, Network Rail will be working at Bristol Temple Meads and the surrounding area, carrying out their largest ever upgrade of signalling equipment. Around 500 engineers and


testers will be working around the clock at the station; bringing the new signalling equipment into service (commissioning). This will be a major milestone


in the Bristol Area Signalling Renewal and Enhancement (BASRE) project, which will bring the following benefits:


• Improved reliability of the signalling system


• Readiness for increase in rail services to meet growing demand


• Enabling Filton Bank 4 Tracking in autumn 2018 (increasing trains and lessening the requirement for maintenance)


• Supporting new post-2018 timetable


• Continuation of the move of signalling from the Bristol Power Signal Box to the new control centre at Didcot Parkway


• being ready for electrification in the future


In preparation for the commissioning at Easter, over 100 people worked on site at the station during Christmas and the New Year; replacing and testing signalling equipment. That work will continue up until the main Easter upgrade.


For updates visit


www.networkrail.co.uk/late st-news


6 insight MARCH/APRIL 2018 The stepping up launch event


Mayor helps BAME employees step up to meet their potential


Future Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) leaders recently received a boost as Marvin Rees, mayor of Bristol, launched the Stepping Up programme to develop leadership skills and provide learning opportunities. The Positive Action programme aims to improve the representation of BAME employees in senior leadership roles within the city and wider region. The mayor was joined at a launch event by Baroness


McGregor-Smith, former CEO of MITIE Group PLC and head of a Government review into black and minority ethnic (BME) access to the labour market. Hosted at international legal practice and project partner, Osborne Clarke, the event saw over 50 programme participants and employers gather to make their commitment to improving access to senior leadership for BME talent. Designed in partnership with employers,


the programme is seeking people who are currently working in a team leader or middle management role to apply for a place. The programme offers successful applicants the chance to develop their skills while remaining in their current employment. The benefits of the programme


include the chance to work towards an ILM level five certificate in management and leadership, pairing with a mentor from another organisation to provide expert mentoring and


support, 30 guaranteed development days to cover the course content and opportunities to experience another sector through undertaking a stretch assignment. Marvin Rees said:


‘Developing an inclusive


Marvin Rees, mayor of Bristol


“We want to be at the forefront of providing opportunities for all communities to help meet our aspirations for the city and share in the benefits of that success. This includes developing an inclusive city leadership that represents Bristol’s diversity and unique cultural mix. This programme is one vehicle for that ambition that I am calling on everyone to get behind it. Together we can provide a valuable opportunity for people to partake in continuing the growth and success we have seen in Bristol in recent times.” Ray Berg, managing partner at Osborne Clarke and Stepping Up project partner, said: “One of the key elements in our approach to diversity is helping talented people to succeed regardless of their background and we feel Stepping Up is a fantastic Bristol-based initiative that will really make a big impact. We are proud to be a partner of the programme.”


city leadership that represents Bristol’s diversity


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