Industry News
OFSTED report says Northern’s training academies ‘key to addressing national skills shortage’
Northern’s training academies in Leeds and Manchester are key to addressing the national skills shortage facing the rail industry according to a new report by OFSTED.
The regulator made the statement following an inspection of both facilities in which the...
Careers
Northern set to recruit more than 300 drivers and conductors in 2024
Northern is looking to recruit more than 300 drivers and conductors across the North of England this year.
The train operator says the roles are part of a normal, on-going process to recruit as and when existing staff members retire,...
People
ScotRail supports Scottish Apprenticeship Week with new recruits
ScotRail is showing its support for Scottish Apprenticeship Week by announcing more apprenticeship opportunities for young people in Scotland and championing the achievements of those already on an early careers’ pathway within the train operator.
New apprenticeships will be created...
Careers
West Midlands Mayor opens new region-wide college rail training academy
Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, has officially opened a new region-wide rail training academy designed to support hundreds of new training and employment opportunities for local people in the sector.
The Transport, Rail and Infrastructure Academy (TRIA), which...
Diversity & Inclusion
GTR celebrates 50% jump in number of females starting apprenticeship courses
Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (5-11 February), Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has revealed a sharp increase in the number of females starting an apprenticeship. GTR welcomed a total of 176 new starters in 2023, with 60 of these coming...
Industry News
Supporting the learning journey
Learning and development is a critical part of life in any industry. All new employees need training, not just to do their jobs but on the safety aspects of what they will be required to do. Then there is...
People
RailStaff Awards inspire industry newcomers
Smital Dhake of Alstom has been awarded Apprentice or Newcomer of the Year at the 2023 RailStaff Awards.
Since joining the rail industry in July 2022, Smital has made an enormous impact, quickly establishing collaborative relationships, achieving IRSE competence, and...
High Speed Rail
HS2 hands over new Euston Skills Centre to Camden Council
HS2 Ltd has handed over the keys to the new Euston Skills Centre to Camden Council. Situated in the construction accommodation building on the site of the old Maria Fidelis School. The new facility will support HS2’s strategic legacy...
Careers
First conductors for new Northumberland Line begin training
The first three conductors recruited to work on the new Northumberland Line have started their training with Northern – as the closing date for 12 further vacancies approaches.
David Nattress, Kevin Watson, and Cameron Young are the first of 15...
Careers
Young adults invited to apply for Greater Anglia’s pre-employment and study scheme placements
Greater Anglia is inviting young adults to take their first steps into the world of work with a dedicated placement opportunity that will equip individuals with the skills and experience that employers are looking for.
Greater Anglia’s Customer Service and...
Latest News
ORR review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds
New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge...