Recruitment

A group of 12 people from across West Yorkshire that have been long-term unemployed are all-set to begin a three-week training programme with the train operator Northern next week (Tuesday 29 August). They are the latest in-take to Northern’s ‘Get...

A facility for Northern staff working on the new Northumberland Line is set to be built on the site of a former care home. The planning application for the building, which will have mess room facilities, an office, and a...

RailwayPeople.com is looking forward to exhibiting at Rail Live this week! If you have any requirements for recruitment, careers and talent or are looking for work in the industry then why not come and have a chat with us at stand M93🚂 🚆...

Kerry Peters has been appointed regional director for Northern in Yorkshire, Humberside and the East Midlands. She takes up her new post at the end of the summer, when the current regional director, Tony Baxter, leaves to become operations director...

MTR Elizabeth line has announced the appointment of Nick Westcott as its new train service delivery director. Nick has worked in railway operations for the entirety of his career in the disciplines of driver management, control and performance, for train...

HS2 has played a key role in founding one of six ‘green’ apprenticeships that will be marked with the Coronation emblem in recognition of their sustainability credentials. The Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner (level 4) Apprenticeship was selected by industry...

Arriva Rail London has appointed Jon Bradley as head of performance delivery, a newly created role in the Operations team. Jon brings a wealth of experience to this new role, having worked in operations and performance at a number of...

Railtex 2023, the UK rail industry’s showcase event, calls at Birmingham’s NEC on 9-11 May As ever, visitors can expect to see an impressive array of technologies and innovations, along with many specialised products for the efficient and safe operation...

Great Western Railway (GWR), Eversholt Rail, and Hitachi Rail have announced an extension of their maintenance partnership, which will bring millions of pounds in investment in the UK supply chain and improve train service reliability for GWR customers. Hitachi Rail's...

Innovation, decarbonisation and growth: These are the three key topics of this year’s Railtex, the UK’s leading trade event for the entire railway sector. Taking place from 9 - 11 May 2023 at the NEC in Birmingham, Railtex 2023...