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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Jaguar threatens to 'sue' National Rail in row over train operator's 'Rover' and 'Ranger' ticket names
Jaguar Land Rover has threatened to sue National Rail over its use of 'rover' and 'ranger' on its tickets. The Indian-owned car manufacturer has handed the Rail Delivery Group, which is responsible for the National Rail website, a cease and desist letter. In the correspondence, they have instructed the company to stop using the terms 'ranger and rover' for its tickets, claiming it infringed on the 'Range Rover' trademark. Now, in a memo seen by The Telegraph, train firms are being instructed to remove any reference to 'ranger and rover' on their website. It confirmed the carmaker had objected to the use of both terms, and was considering getting in touch with rail firms who were using the phrase. However, the RDG has told train companies they could use the phrase 'ranger tickets and rover tickets. According to the memo, they claimed Jaguar Land Rover had vowed not to hit retailers with cease and desist letters if they used the amended names. Rover tickets, which gives travellers unlimited rail travel for a week, existed a decade before the Range Rover was created. British Rail introduced the original All-Line Rail Rover and cost £15 for a second class ticket, which nowadays would be the equivalent to £304, according to Bank of England inflation figures. Currently, seven-day All Line Rover second class tickets come with a £650 price tag. According to Land Rover Ireland, the first ever Range Rover revealed to the world in 1970. A Rail Delivery Group spokesman said: 'We are confident that our practices have always complied with intellectual property law and were happy to work with Jaguar Land Rover towards a resolution. 'After being made aware of a trademark query by JLR, we worked closely with them to make a minor change to how we describe our Ranger tickets and Rover tickets.' MailOnline has approached both National Rail and Jaguar Land Rover for comment. It comes shortly after, US President Donald Trump claimed Jaguar Land Rover is in 'absolute turmoil ' after the company's 'totally disastrous woke' rebrand. Earlier this month, Trump labelled the British car maker's recent advert, which featured brightly dressed models, as a 'total disaster' and 'stupid'. Trump was scathing of Jaguar as he compared the firm's fortunes to those of clothing brand American Eagle in a rant on his social media platform Truth Social. 'Sydney Sweeney, a registered Republican, has the "HOTTEST" ad out there. It's for American Eagle, and the jeans are "flying off the shelves",' he wrote. The US President labelled the British car maker's recent advert, which featured brightly dressed models (pictured), as a 'total disaster' and 'stupid' 'Go get 'em Sydney! On the other side of the ledger, Jaguar did a stupid, and seriously WOKE advertisement, THAT IS A TOTAL DISASTER! The CEO just resigned, and the company is in absolute turmoil. 'Who wants to buy a Jaguar after looking at that disgraceful ad. Shouldn't they have learned a lesson from Bud Lite, which went Woke.' Trump ended the post by saying that 'being woke is losers'. In July, the firm's CEO Adrian Mardell announced he would be retiring at the end of the year. Mardell, 64, has been at the company for more than three decades including the last two years as chief executive during one of the most transformative periods in the firm's recent history. Arguably his biggest involvement has been his role in Jaguar's controversial 'woke' rebrand and shift to an electric-only premium car brand from 2026. In July, JLR said it was axing 500 management roles, which are going as part of a voluntary redundancy programme for managers in the UK. A spokesman said: 'As part of normal business practice, we regularly offer eligible employees the opportunity to leave JLR through limited voluntary redundancy programmes.'
BBC News
03-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Train firms must stop criminalising 'innocent errors', report finds
Train passengers are suffering unfair penalties for minor and often genuine mistakes in buying tickets, an inquiry has Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said Britain's fare system was "complex" and that rail firms must stop taking "disproportionate action" against Williamson, 22, thought he'd bagged a £1.90 discount on a ticket using his young person's rail card, but was threatened with court action - now dropped - as the saving didn't apply before 10am on weekdays outside of July and Rail Delivery Group, which represents rail firms, said fare evasion costs the industry £400m a year but acknowledged the industry has to be "more consistent". The ORR inquiry looked in to how the rail industry handles fare evasion after passengers were being prosecuted over small amounts of ORR cited one case, which was eventually dropped when a local politician looked into the issues, where a passenger was threatened with court action for accidentally choosing a 16-25 railcard discount when they held a 26-30 railcard. Both give the same report also found passengers who had forgotten their railcard were often penalised, though it said it was difficult for rail staff to determine genuine mistakes from those who chose to deliberately Minister Lord Peter Hendy said "ham-fisted prosecutions" were punishing innocent added that the government planned on tackling fare-dodging by simplifying ticketing and developing plans for a state-owned rail operator, Great British said his "tiny" mistake "would translate to a prosecution, potentially, or hundreds [of pounds] in fines, so I could have ended up with a criminal record".He describes the way he was caught out as "slightly convoluted", adding "we can't expect a regular commuter to be aware of something that niche on a regular basis". Fare evasion 'challenging to tackle' ORR strategy director Stephanie Tobyn said the legal framework and enforcement of ticketing is "increasingly complex and appears weighted towards industry, leaving some passengers who make innocent errors vulnerable to disproportionate outcomes".However, she added that "fare evasion remains a significant problem, and rigorous action should be taken against those who intentionally seek to defraud the railway".The inquiry said evading fares was becoming a normal thing to do "among certain passenger groups" and that it is becoming "increasingly more challenging to tackle".Robert Nisbet, spokesperson for the Rail Delivery Group, which represents the rail industry said fare evasion takes money aware from the rail system which could otherwise be invested in added: "We could be better, as an industry, we could be clearer, we could be more consistent across the country. "We don't always get it right, we acknowledge that, we have to be better".
Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Get your career on track as rail firms offer 2,000 apprenticeships in industry jobs boom
Read on to find out how you can prepare for redundancy in these troubled times SUNEMPLOYMENT Get your career on track as rail firms offer 2,000 apprenticeships in industry jobs boom Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HELP Britain keep on the move with a new career on our railways. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the modern railway and it's one of the few sectors that can still offer a solid job for life. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Railway 200 campaign marks 200 years of trains with 2,000 apprenticeships on track for 2025 and 8,000 more by 2030 Credit: Getty - Contributor However, as the network modernises and embraces new tech, it also needs pioneering talent to keep trains rolling into the next century and beyond. To celebrate the bicentenary and attract new staff, the nation's rail firms have launched the Railway 200 campaign. Championing railway careers, it is offering 2,000 apprenticeships this year and a further 8,000 by the end of the decade. Jacqueline Starr, chief executive of Rail Delivery Group, which represents operators, said: 'Apprenticeships provide a fantastic opportunity for people to start their careers in a variety of roles in rail. 'The rail industry plays a vital role in connecting communities and supporting the economy, and we need a diverse range of skills and perspectives to create the workforce of the future. 'As we celebrate the railway's rich heritage, we're looking to the future, investing in our people to help us deliver the high-quality, innovative service that passengers expect.' The apprenticeships on offer range from one to four-year schemes and are open to people from all backgrounds and ages, whether entering the workplace for the first time or looking to retrain in a career move. There are positions with employers nationwide and across the rail industry, including Network Rail, train and freight operators, manufacturers and the rail supply chain. The jobs span engineering to finance, train driving to sustainability, and IT to human resources, customer service and operations. Bosses are seeking to recruit more women, people from ethnic minorities and those with neurodiversity. How train driver skipped uni to earn £50,000 Neil Robertson, chief executive of the National Skills Academy for Rail added: 'These are good apprenticeships, mostly in skills-shortage disciplines, that are recognised all around the world. 'We are looking for committed people from a wide range of backgrounds to fill them.' For more, see TRACK TO THE FUTURE HOLLY Hardy Johnson spent 20 years as a zookeeper, looking after penguins and other birds and lecturing at a specialist college, before joining the rail industry as a learning and development trainer with Avanti West Coast. The 40-year-old from Nantwich, Cheshire, recently completed a Level 5 operation management leadership apprenticeship. She said: 'I've always had a passion for lifelong learning and joining the railway appealed to me as a career move – despite feeling scary. "I was able to transfer the knowledge and experience I gained as a lecturer teaching young people and adults to train new staff joining the railway. 'Now, I specialise in sustainability, inclusion, first-aid and safeguarding. 'My focus on delivering quality and project management means I have had the opportunity to work with organisations across the industry, including the British Transport Police and Network Rail. 'We strive to give the best training to our people, which in turn means we can help our customers and the planet.' BE STEP AHEAD OF JOB SHED 3 Mona Mourshed has supported thousands of people to switch careers - here she gives tips on how to become redundancy ready ONE in four employers plan to make redundancies in the next three months, so if you fear your job may be at risk it makes sense to prepare now. As CEO of training and careers support specialist Mona Mourshed has supported thousands of people to switch careers. Here she shares her expert advice to become redundancy ready. 1. Invest in your network. Think about who you already know working in the sectors you have your eye on and build those relationships – even when there isn't a job on the table. Don't know anyone in the space you want to work? Find events or online communities that can expand your network. 2. Know your priorities, flex on the rest. Make a list of everything you want then hone it down to only the most important things. In a tough job market, you need to be willing to flex on your nice-to-haves. 3. Think in terms of career stepping-stones. Your next role might not be your dream job but perhaps it can get you one step closer to it. You need to be thoughtful about how you can gain the skills and experiences that will move you closer to your long-term goals. 4. Do more than expected. Standing out is hard in a crowded field but, with the fast pace of change in the current labour market, there are opportunities for you to demonstrate your ambition. Raise your hand for new projects, bolster your skills through training and master new tools. 5. Stay the course. In a tough market, you'll need to apply to many more jobs than you would otherwise. Even though this process can be discouraging, put in the work and find ways to keep your spirits up until your efforts pay off. 6. Colleagues are as important as the role. Your new work colleagues and your manager will play a substantial part in making the job a positive working and learning experience – or not! Select your new role based on both the people you will be working with on a daily basis and on the job opportunity itself. JOB SPOT NATIONAL retail chain Accessorize is recruiting for sales assistants and deputy store managers nationwide. Search for posts, and availability near you, at CVs STRAIGHT IN BIN ONE in two job applications get thrown out immediately, a new study has revealed. With recruiters receiving an average of 22 applications for every vacancy, 11 are screened out immediately. A further six then fail at a phone-call stage, leaving just five to land an interview proper, research from employment search site Totaljobs reports. The most common reason to reject an applicant at first base was a lack of relevant skills, followed by no work experience. But a third of employers had seen enough after applications were poorly presented. Spokeswoman Natalie Matalon said: 'Candidates greatly improve their chances by ensuring skills and experience align with the role. Detail matters.' JOB SPOT BUILDERS merchants Plumbase need sales advisors, showroom managers and warehouse staff. See SO HOT TO TROT 3 Over half of office workers admit to leaving early in summer, with Friday the top day for the sneaky escape Credit: Alamy MORE than half of office workers admit leaving work earlier during the summer months. Friday is the most popular day for pulling the so-called summer sneak, with a third of employees confessing to bunking off before time without telling their boss. Two in five have called in sick to attend social events at this time of year, while 45 per cent lengthen lunch hours to take advantage of the warmer weather, a report from human-resources platform Dayforce reveals. A spokesman suggests: 'For organisations looking to minimise summertime sneaking, create a culture where people feel empowered to take the time off they need.'
The Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Get your career on track as rail firms offer 2,000 apprenticeships in industry jobs boom
HELP Britain keep on the move with a new career on our railways. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the modern railway and it's one of the few sectors that can still offer a solid job for life. 3 However, as the network modernises and embraces new tech, it also needs pioneering talent to keep trains rolling into the next century and beyond. To celebrate the bicentenary and attract new staff, the nation's rail firms have launched the Railway 200 campaign. Championing railway careers, it is offering 2,000 apprenticeships this year and a further 8,000 by the end of the decade. Jacqueline Starr, chief executive of Rail Delivery Group, which represents operators, said: 'Apprenticeships provide a fantastic opportunity for people to start their careers in a variety of roles in rail. 'The rail industry plays a vital role in connecting communities and supporting the economy, and we need a diverse range of skills and perspectives to create the workforce of the future. 'As we celebrate the railway's rich heritage, we're looking to the future, investing in our people to help us deliver the high-quality, innovative service that passengers expect.' The apprenticeships on offer range from one to four-year schemes and are open to people from all backgrounds and ages, whether entering the workplace for the first time or looking to retrain in a career move. There are positions with employers nationwide and across the rail industry, including Network Rail, train and freight operators, manufacturers and the rail supply chain. The jobs span engineering to finance, train driving to sustainability, and IT to human resources, customer service and operations. Bosses are seeking to recruit more women, people from ethnic minorities and those with neurodiversity. How train driver skipped uni to earn £50,000 Neil Robertson, chief executive of the National Skills Academy for Rail added: 'These are good apprenticeships, mostly in skills-shortage disciplines, that are recognised all around the world. 'We are looking for committed people from a wide range of backgrounds to fill them.' For more, see TRACK TO THE FUTURE HOLLY Hardy Johnson spent 20 years as a zookeeper, looking after penguins and other birds and lecturing at a specialist college, before joining the rail industry as a learning and development trainer with Avanti West Coast. The 40-year-old from Nantwich, Cheshire, recently completed a Level 5 operation management leadership apprenticeship. She said: 'I've always had a passion for lifelong learning and joining the railway appealed to me as a career move – despite feeling scary. "I was able to transfer the knowledge and experience I gained as a lecturer teaching young people and adults to train new staff joining the railway. 'Now, I specialise in sustainability, inclusion, first-aid and safeguarding. 'My focus on delivering quality and project management means I have had the opportunity to work with organisations across the industry, including the British Transport Police and Network Rail. 'We strive to give the best training to our people, which in turn means we can help our customers and the planet.' BE STEP AHEAD OF JOB SHED 3 ONE in four employers plan to make redundancies in the next three months, so if you fear your job may be at risk it makes sense to prepare now. As CEO of training and careers support specialist Mona Mourshed has supported thousands of people to switch careers. Here she shares her expert advice to become redundancy ready. 1. Invest in your network. Think about who you already know working in the sectors you have your eye on and build those relationships – even when there isn't a job on the table. Don't know anyone in the space you want to work? Find events or online communities that can expand your network. 2. Know your priorities, flex on the rest. Make a list of everything you want then hone it down to only the most important things. In a tough job market, you need to be willing to flex on your nice-to-haves. 3. Think in terms of career stepping-stones. Your next role might not be your dream job but perhaps it can get you one step closer to it. You need to be thoughtful about how you can gain the skills and experiences that will move you closer to your long-term goals. 4. Do more than expected. Standing out is hard in a crowded field but, with the fast pace of change in the current labour market, there are opportunities for you to demonstrate your ambition. Raise your hand for new projects, bolster your skills through training and master new tools. 5. Stay the course. In a tough market, you'll need to apply to many more jobs than you would otherwise. Even though this process can be discouraging, put in the work and find ways to keep your spirits up until your efforts pay off. 6. Colleagues are as important as the role. Your new work colleagues and your manager will play a substantial part in making the job a positive working and learning experience – or not! Select your new role based on both the people you will be working with on a daily basis and on the job opportunity itself. CVs STRAIGHT IN BIN ONE in two job applications get thrown out immediately, a new study has revealed. With recruiters receiving an average of 22 applications for every vacancy, 11 are screened out immediately. A further six then fail at a phone-call stage, leaving just five to land an interview proper, research from employment search site Totaljobs reports. The most common reason to reject an applicant at first base was a lack of relevant skills, followed by no work experience. But a third of employers had seen enough after applications were poorly presented. Spokeswoman Natalie Matalon said: 'Candidates greatly improve their chances by ensuring skills and experience align with the role. Detail matters.' SO HOT TO TROT 3 MORE than half of office workers admit leaving work earlier during the summer months. Friday is the most popular day for pulling the so-called summer sneak, with a third of employees confessing to bunking off before time without telling their boss. Two in five have called in sick to attend social events at this time of year, while 45 per cent lengthen lunch hours to take advantage of the warmer weather, a report from human-resources platform Dayforce reveals. A spokesman suggests: 'For organisations looking to minimise summertime sneaking, create a culture where people feel empowered to take the time off they need.'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
£3.4 million recovered from fare dodgers by South Western Railway
South Western Railway has recovered £3.4 million from fare dodgers in the last year. The train operator revealed the figure as part of its revenue protection work. Unpaid fares cost the railway close to £240 million a year. New research shows that more than three-quarters (76 per cent) of Brits believe that those who deliberately avoid paying the correct fare are exploiting the system and it's not fair to paying customers. South Western Railway's revenue protection team features in a new documentary, 'Fare Dodgers', which premieres on May 19 at 9pm on Channel 5. The documentary highlights the team's efforts to reduce fare evasion and make train travel fair for paying customers. The launch of the documentary coincides with new research from the train operator, which shows that around seven million of the 153.2 million journeys on South Western Railway's network annually are made without a valid ticket. These unpaid fares cost South Western Railway close to £40 million a year. According to the Rail Delivery Group, this figure rises to over £240 million a year for the whole of the rail industry. A poll of 2,000 UK adults conducted by YouGov on behalf of South Western Railway revealed that 68 per cent disapprove of deliberate fare evasion and say that fare dodging is a serious problem that should be penalised. Peter Williams, customer and commercial director at South Western Railway, said: "Most customers on our network pay the correct fare and we understand genuine mistakes happen. "But, there's growing evidence of some systematically abusing the system - a criminal offence that deprives the railway of hundreds of millions of pounds each year. "We have a responsibility to protect revenue from tickets so that money can be reinvested into delivering the best possible service." Thanks to South Western Railway's revenue protection policy, the operator has identified persistent evaders and over the last year, recovered over £1 million from fraud cases. This includes an individual who owed over £49,000 for five years of dodging fares.
