Leading open access operator Lumo is offering a range of exciting opportunities to join the growing company as it celebrates National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February). Lumo is searching for passionate Customer Experience Ambassadors based in either Stirling or London. Successful applicants will be able to embark on an apprenticeship that will lead to them taking on a role where they support customers on their journeys, offering a seamless […]
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National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Ben Tyson’s Train Driver Apprenticeship Journey
Apprenticeships continue to play a vital role in developing the next generation of railway professionals, offering hands-on experience, structured learning, and the opportunity to build long-term careers. For Ben Tyson, the train driver apprenticeship provided the pathway into what he describes as his “dream career”, equipping him with both the technical and non-technical skills needed […]
CrossCountry unveils first refurbished Voyager train
Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has today, Tuesday 10 February, unveiled the first refurbished train of its Voyager fleet – marking the start of a £75 million investment to deliver a brighter, more comfortable experience for passengers across Britain. Revealing the new-look train at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works in Derby, CrossCountry colleagues and invited guests were […]
CrossCountry unveils first refurbished Voyager train
Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has today, Tuesday 10 February, unveiled the first refurbished train of its Voyager fleet – marking the start of a £75 million investment to deliver a brighter, more comfortable experience for passengers across Britain. Revealing the new-look train at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works in Derby, CrossCountry colleagues and invited guests were […]
TfW marks National Apprenticeship Week with Apprenticeship opportunities
Transport for Wales (TfW) has opened applications for its 2026 Apprenticeship Programme, offering people across Wales the opportunity to earn, learn and build skills that support long-term careers in the transport sector. Launching to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week (9 February to 15 February 2026), the programme highlights TfW’s commitment to developing early talent and […]
Cross-industry working drives better use of data ahead of GBR
A new Head of Integrated Data Strategy has been appointed to work across Greater Anglia and GBRX. The cross-cutting role will bring together fragmented data sets and make them usable so operators can deliver more improvements for their customers. Leon Kong’s appointment is part of a wider effort by publicly owned operators and GBRX to share expertise from local delivery and scale proven initiatives across the industry ahead of Great British Railways. […]
Skills For Life: LNER Shines Spotlight on Apprenticeship Achievements
LNER colleagues are sharing how apprenticeships have shaped their careers, in a celebration of their skills and contributions as part of National Apprenticeship Week. ‘Skills for Life’ is one of the themes for 2026, as businesses come together with current and former apprentices in a week-long celebration of the positive impact of apprenticeships on individuals and businesses alike. Among those sharing their story about the opportunities in the rail industry is engineer, Alexander […]
Think Twice: No Excuse for Abuse – EMR double the number of body-worn cameras to protect staff and customers
East Midlands Railway (EMR), which is operated by Transport UK, has rolled out more than 330 additional body-worn cameras for its staff as part of its ongoing commitment to colleague and customer safety. All station and on-train colleagues will carry cameras, which act as a safeguarding tool and deterrent while ensuring they capture robust evidence of […]
Think Twice: No Excuse for Abuse – EMR double the number of body-worn cameras to protect staff and customers
East Midlands Railway (EMR), which is operated by Transport UK, has rolled out more than 330 additional body-worn cameras for its staff as part of its ongoing commitment to colleague and customer safety. All station and on-train colleagues will carry cameras, which act as a safeguarding tool and deterrent while ensuring they capture robust evidence of […]
Engineering the future: EMR opens recruitment for 2026 Fleet Engineer Apprentices
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, […]