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Newcastle MP meets rail industry stars of the future

Open access rail operator Lumo recently hosted a special visit by the MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central & West, to mark National Apprenticeship Week (10-14 February). Chi Onwurah MP spent time meeting apprentices from the train operator, whilst learning...

Network Rail fined £3.75m over 2019 track worker deaths

Network Rail has been fined £3.75 million and ordered to pay costs of £175,000 after pleading guilty to an offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, which followed an investigation and prosecution by industry regulator...

West Midlands Railway: Young rail professionals showcase their skills to mark National Apprenticeship Week

Apprentices at the West Midlands’ primary rail operator have shared their experiences of working in the rail industry to mark National Apprenticeship Week (February 10-14). West Midlands Railway (WMR) carries millions of passengers across the region every year and employs...

NIS Group secures 500 new jobs with the launch of Transport, Rail and Infrastructure Academy in Aston

A new specialist infrastructure and rail training centre was launched in Aston yesterday, with employers from multiple infrastructure sectors pledging more than 500 new jobs for learners. NIS Group and City of Wolverhampton College officially unveiled its latest Transport, Rail...

Great Western Railway’s ‘Apprentice Train’ helps celebrate hat-trick of milestones

Great Western Railway today celebrated a hat-trick of milestones as it operated a service crewed by current and former apprentices. The ‘Apprentice Train’ formed the 1035 service from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids on Thursday (February 13) and featured...

A rising star in rail: EMR announces its Apprentice of the Year

A dedicated and passionate member of East Midlands Railway's (EMR) Control team has been named Apprentice of the Year 2025 - with her outstanding commitment to learning and leadership being recognised. Alys Lee, who lives in Loughborough, was presented with...

HS2 contractor to recruit 20 further apprentices

HS2’s construction partner for the West Midlands, Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), has announced plans to take on a further 20 apprentices – providing training and skilled jobs in the construction industry. With National Apprenticeship Week 2025 underway and marking T Level Thursday,...

Bringing safety concerns to light

Identifying hidden concerns can help reduce risk, says CIRAS confidential hotline. Understanding rules and regulations, investing in health and safety, and being willing to listen and learn, all point to organisations with a positive safety culture, but the best-laid plans...

Hands-on experience is the ‘perfect fit’ – showcasing Network Rail opportunities as part of National Apprenticeship Week

Opportunities for apprenticeships within Network Rail are being highlighted – as figures show the career route is popular but there is a lack of knowledge about the wide range of options available. New research* from Network Rail to mark this...

New national Alliance launched to ease prison pressure with transport careers for ex-offenders

A new national alliance has launched to help relieve pressure on prison places by supporting people with past convictions to get jobs across Britain’s transport sector. Rebuilding Futures Alliance (RFA) has now begun work to bring 100+ past conviction charities...

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Rail journeys affected by upgrade work in Cornwall

Great Western Railway services for Newquay will be affected by important rail improvement works taking place next week. Network Rail...