Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

Railwayman, choral singer, grandfather. Views expressed are my own. Joined May 2011

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

7 days ago

As the seasons shift, so too does the conversation across the rail industry. September’s edition brings together thoughtful perspectives on the challenges we face and the steps we’re taking to meet them. See rssb.co.uk/expert-edit/se…

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

7 days ago

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

2 months ago

My colleagues in @Rssb’s Research team have just published our latest ‘Implementation Matters’ report which reveals that a huge 25% of all ‘significant’ outputs have been fully implemented in industry. And a further 42% have been partially implemented.

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

2 months ago

My company @Rssb has recently released its 2024/2025 Annual Health and Safety Report. And while it’s true that GB rail typically has an excellent safety record, this year’s report makes clear that industry has a lot to do. Read the full report here >>

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

2 months ago

This month at @Rssb, we’re shining a spotlight on all the ways we’re helping the rail industry improve system reliability and resilience. Ensuring a resilient railway is paramount, especially with increasingly extreme weather events and a range of complex interdependencies.

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

3 months ago

Click here to find out more and access this new course >> rssb.co.uk/safety-and-hea…

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

3 months ago

Did you know that work-related road traffic accidents were the biggest contributor to rail workforce fatalities in the decade leading up to 2019? This highlights the critical importance of managing occupational road risk within our industry.

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

4 months ago

Introducing new technologies to rail can be challenging and costly. But it doesn’t have to be! @Rssb’s recent project with the @University of Birmingham found several ways the rail industry can improve testing and validation practices to make introducing new technologies easier

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

4 months ago

Imagine planning your workday around when and where you *might* be able to use a toilet. For many rail drivers, this is a daily reality. For @Rssb’s latest Right Track magazine, @Claire Repeti spoke with a freight driver who shared their insights and tips on managing this issue.

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

4 months ago

The Vehicle / Train Energy System Interface Com has just published its Annual Report. As one of many vital industry committees facilitated by my company @Rssb, V/TE SIC helps the rail industry evaluate and manage key power supply system issues.

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

4 months ago

Our work at @Rssb helps save the rail industry millions of pounds. Whether it’s by reducing delays, improving safety, or enhancing performance, our standards, research, and tools make a huge amount of difference.

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

5 months ago

My company @Rssb has just published its new report on health equity in the rail industry. Authored by my colleague @Claire Shooter, it offers a vital look at the state of health inequity in the UK, how that affects the rail system, and what rail can do to improve things.

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

5 months ago

This month, @adrian Champion, Head of Operational Standards at @west Midlands Trains, spoke to Horizon magazine about automated driver competence indicators. He took part in an @Rssb research trial looking at how ADCIs could improve competence management.

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

5 months ago

Rail safety hinges on fit workers. How can we improve both safety and fitness for duty through informed occupational health practices? @Rssb’s new guidelines tackle medical impairment in safety-critical roles covering conditions like diabetes, sleep apnoea, and epilepsy.

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

6 months ago

We’re releasing a new decision support tool to enhance safety. The Runaway Risk Tool uses data & imagery to pinpoint high-risk locations for runaway vehicles. It simulates scenarios, enabling precise risk assessments and targeted safety measures to help keep trackworkers safe.

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

6 months ago

It’s exciting to see all the new tech and capabilities coming out of @Rssb! Throughout the month of April, we’re showcasing how AI is revolutionising our reporting tools, like the brand-new Safe Insights how our predictive tools can minimise costly service disruptions and more.

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

6 months ago

Your organisation can now partner with @Rssb to more easily get our vital safety resources in front of your staff. We can work together to enhance efficiency, empower decision making, and boost confidence among your workers—all the way from the front line to the senior leads.

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

7 months ago

This month at @Rssb, we’re talking all things freight safety and growth, including our research into freight aerodynamics to enable faster trains, our AI-powered Wheelset Intervention Support Tool to pre-empt problems before they arise and much more!

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

7 months ago

So proud of my company @Rssb. We’ve won the Work-Life Balance Champion award at the 2025 VERCIDA Employer Excellence Awards. We’re dedicated to creating and maintaining a flexible, inclusive, and supportive work environment, so to see this hard work recognised really means a lot.

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Michael Woods @michaeldwoods2

7 months ago

In his @Rssb Horizon magazine debut, Sir @andrew Haines, Chief Executive of @network Rail, shares his vision for the future of rail. He unpacks the challenges and opportunities created by rail reform, and why technological advancement and climate change adaptation are crucial.