Training & Recruitment

Eighteen-year-olds will now be allowed to drive trains now that the Government has lowered the minimum age from 20 in a bid to tackle driver shortages. Thousands of jobs and apprenticeships will be made available to those between 18 and...

Two standout HS2 apprentices from Ealing have proven that hard work really does pay off, as they will now reap the benefits of a free university education and a four-year extension to their employment contracts. When Tyler Pearce-Scott and Charlotte...

Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has welcomed a new cohort of trainee drivers to the team as part of its ‘Street to Seat’ recruitment programme, following unprecedented interest in the position. The eight new trainee mainline drivers are the fifth...

HS2’s construction partner for the West Midlands, Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), has welcomed its 500th apprentice, Kordell Carty. The 26-year-old Aston resident started his early career on house-building sites and supporting loft and garage conversion projects. Now, Kordell is helping to...

AmcoGiffen is proud to unveil its innovative Temporary Works Coordinators Academy, a significant step forward in its commitment to enhancing safety and excellence in Temporary Works Management, recognised as one of the most critical high-risk activities. The Academy is designed...

Amey celebrates the graduation of the first cohort of students from its pioneering Rail Engineering degree apprenticeship scheme, marking a major milestone in the company’s commitment to developing the next generation of highly skilled engineers. Launched in 2020, as a...

A new railway training facility in Doncaster continues to take shape and is set to be complete this summer. Network Rail took over the building in late 2024 and since then have been making plans to transform the building so...

One third of new Avanti West Coast trainee driver recruits are women as a result of its awarding winning recruitment campaign. This number has increased from one in five, showing that the intercity operator is on track to match its...

The Rail Safety and Standard Board (RSSB) has launched two new training courses. The first helps frontline rail workers develop essential leadership skills, while the second is appropriate for all roles involved with operational decision-making. Britain’s railway is a safety...

Northern boss Tricia Williams said she is committed to “opening doors” for women in the rail industry. Speaking ahead of International Women’s Day on Saturday 8 March, she is encouraging women to apply for a wide range of roles which...