East Midlands Railway (EMR), which is operated by Transport UK, has today launched its 2026 recruitment campaign for Fleet Engineer Apprenticeships, inviting candidates from across the region to apply for a chance to begin a rewarding engineering career with one of the UK’s leading rail operators. The apprenticeship programme offers a unique blend of practical, […]
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Network Rail’s apprentices across the south of England power the future of Britain’s railway
To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9–15 February), Network Rail is celebrating the apprentices developing the skills needed to maintain, improve and future-proof Britain’s railway. As National Apprenticeship Week gets underway, Network Rail is sharing the stories of apprentices from across the country, highlighting the different routes into railway careers and the hands-on experience they […]
Six Nations travel advice
Transport for Wales (TfW) welcomes fans back to the capital for what is set to be another extraordinary year of high-profile events and is working with industry partners to ensure all fans get to and from the game safely. To support the thousands of supporters heading to the stadium, TfW will be providing additional capacity […]
Six Nations travel advice
Transport for Wales (TfW) welcomes fans back to the capital for what is set to be another extraordinary year of high-profile events and is working with industry partners to ensure all fans get to and from the game safely. To support the thousands of supporters heading to the stadium, TfW will be providing additional capacity […]
Iconic locomotive ‘Flying Scotsman’ 2026 tour dates announced
The National Railway Museum in York has announced dates for the 2026 tour of the most famous steam engine in the world, Flying Scotsman. First entering service in 1923, Flying Scotsman became a world record breaker in 1934 as the first steam locomotive to officially reach 100 miles per hour. Owned by the National Railway […]
Iconic locomotive ‘Flying Scotsman’ 2026 tour dates announced
The National Railway Museum in York has announced dates for the 2026 tour of the most famous steam engine in the world, Flying Scotsman. First entering service in 1923, Flying Scotsman became a world record breaker in 1934 as the first steam locomotive to officially reach 100 miles per hour. Owned by the National Railway […]
SVR and Vale of Rheidol Railways announce two-year steam locomotive exchange
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) and the Vale of Rheidol Railway are delighted to announce an exciting two-year locomotive exchange that will bring two iconic steam engines to fresh audiences in new locations. From Spring 2026, the SVR’s beloved GWR 7819 Hinton Manor, currently on display in the SVR’s Engine House, will travel to the […]
SVR and Vale of Rheidol Railways announce two-year steam locomotive exchange
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) and the Vale of Rheidol Railway are delighted to announce an exciting two-year locomotive exchange that will bring two iconic steam engines to fresh audiences in new locations. From Spring 2026, the SVR’s beloved GWR 7819 Hinton Manor, currently on display in the SVR’s Engine House, will travel to the […]
Northern hiring apprentices looking to begin rewarding career in engineering
Aspiring engineers are being encouraged to apply for an apprenticeship with Northern. The second largest train operator in the UK has launched a recruitment drive, as it looks to hire up to 18 apprentices who are ready to develop the mechanical and electrical engineering skills needed to fix and maintain trains. They will take on a […]
Behind the scenes of the Aurora fleet introduction: Getting our people ready
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has released the final chapter of its documentary about the roll out of their new state of the art Aurora fleet. The final chapter of the Aurora documentary focuses on how EMR, which is operated by Transport UK, is training its staff to operate the new £400 million fleet. The episode […]