Training

A new skills bootcamp designed to fast-track careers in construction has opened its doors at HS2’s Euston site. Aimed at getting local people ‘job ready’ in just two weeks, the intensive course offers the full training and accreditation needed to...

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is starting the New Year by marking a milestone anniversary with the King’s Trust, formally the Prince’s Trust. Colleagues and stakeholders gathered at the Houses of Parliament on Monday 13 January to celebrate 10 years of...

The North Norfolk Railway has completed vital infrastructure improvements thanks to funding of £34,427 from the Rural England Prosperity Fund. The grant has assisted with the installation of new lighting throughout the engineering facilities at Weybourne Station, along with...

Apprenticeships offer an amazing pathway for learners from all walks of life to gain the skills and knowledge needed to build great careers in the rail sector. Conversely, apprentices are an essential resource for rail companies, bringing new ideas...

Skills development organisation, City & Guilds, celebrated the expansion of its rail training programme for prisoners at an event held at Highpoint Rail training centre on 13 November. The organisation is working in partnership with HMP Highpoint to boost...

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is on the hunt for the 2025 intake of apprentice engineers who are ready to take the first steps into a fulfilling career in rail. Budding engineers will learn how to maintain GTR’s large fleet of...

Data scientists working with Northern have proven that small tweaks to the way its trains are driven can save thousands of litres of diesel a year. Working in partnership with Chrome Angel Solutions and auticon, they have developed a model...

Network Rail has partnered with LNER, Northern, TransPennine Express and Ganymede to host a two-week extensive programme at Leeds station promoting careers in rail for women. ‘Never Mind the Gap’ is a programme in partnership with Women in Rail to provide in-depth...

HS2 Ltd has strengthened its future talent pool, welcoming a total of 44 new starters to its 2024 early careers programme. The intake of 26 graduates and 18 apprentices have joined the company across multiple office and site locations between...

Employees working for Northern are being given special training to help protect the rising number of vulnerable people using the railway. The train operator’s conductors, customer service and station staff interact with tens of millions of passengers a year –...