Paul Brewer’s Remarkable Forty-year Journey and Lifetime Legacy on the Railway
On a late summer morning in 1985, an eighteen-year-old Paul Brewer walked into Manchester Victoria station with nerves in his stomach and ambition in his heart. He had just been accepted onto the driver’s second man course. “I vividly remember my first day,” Paul says. “Being inducted in the offices, the lift which had an […]
Carlisle helped Transform Norwood Junction into a Sanctuary of Wellbeing and Support
What was once an overlooked corner of Norwood Junction station has now blossomed into a sanctuary of calm, connection, and care. At one of South London’s busiest transport hubs, a new kind of space has opened its doors – one designed not for travel, but for pause. The wellbeing garden at Norwood Junction station, unveiled […]
Carlisle Advances Commitment to Protect Young People as Headline Sponsor for Safeguarding Champions Event 2025
Carlisle Support Services is delighted to sponsor the Railway Children Safeguarding Champions Event, an evening dedicated to celebrating the exceptional work of safeguarding champions across the UK rail industry. This partnership reflects our long-standing commitment to protecting vulnerable children and fostering safer communities. The Safeguarding Champions Event is taking place on Thursday 16th October in […]
Carlisle Secures Major Station Refresh Project with Arriva Rail London
Carlisle Support Services has been awarded a contract to deliver a major station refresh project across the London Overground network, which is operated by Arriva Rail London, on Transport for London’s behalf. This extensive programme of works will see updates made to customer-facing areas at 81 stations, enhancing travel experience for millions of passengers each […]
Carlisle Reaffirms Rail Safety Commitment with Renewed Sponsorship of Rail Safe Friendly
At Carlisle Support Services, safety is more than a priority. We see it as a shared responsibility rooted in our values and delivered through our people. Thus, we are proud to announce the renewal of our sponsorship for the Rail Safe Friendly Programme, a vital initiative we have actively supported over the past year as […]
Carlisle Support Services and the RMT announce national recognition agreement
Carlisle Support Services announces a national voluntary recognition agreement with Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Union, the first of its kind within the outsourced industry, to foster a joined-up vision of improving industrial relations and employee well-being. This agreement also comes at a time when the new government has confirmed its intention to move […]
Carlisle welcomes Rail Safety Week with dedicated sponsorship and webinar
Carlisle Support Services is excited to welcome this year’s Rail Safety Week (RSW), underscoring its commitment to enhancing safety standards across the rail industry. Taking place from Monday 24th to Sunday 30th June, this industry led initiative aims to bring rail safety to the forefront of people’s minds across a dedicated week; keeping safety firmly […]
A world-class service with style
Huge congratulations to Joana Amoh for winning the Rail Person of the Year award sponsored by Inspire (Structures) Ltd at the RailStaff Awards. Having saved three lives and supported numerous passengers being reunited with missing items while travelling, she couldn’t be more deserving if this award! Since joining our Arriva Rail London (ARL) security team […]