RSSB has launched a new training course to help rail professionals better understand the digital systems that are increasingly central to modern rolling stock. The Introduction to Rolling Stock Digital Systems course gives a clear overview of technologies such as onboard software, telecommunications networks, and cyber security, and highlights how they support the design, operation, […]
Category: Training & Recruitment
Siemens brings together East Midlands leaders to unlock talent
Siemens Mobility recently hosted a roundtable discussion with East Midlands Mayor, Claire Ward, Rt Hon Alistair Burt, vice president of the Enterprise Forum and 20 local businesses at its Derby office to discuss apprenticeships, skills, transport innovations, and investment in the region. The roundtable centred on a critical challenge facing young people in the East […]
New Alstom programme enhances job prospects for those with learning disabilities
Alstom has announced that it has launched its first supported internship programme – ASPIRE. The scheme is supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) through real workplace experience with structured support at the company’s historic Derby Litchurch Lane Works. Research reveals only 4.8% of individuals with a learning disability or autism spectrum condition […]
Land Sheriffs helps students prepare for life after school
Specialist security providers, Land Sheriffs, are supporting Passmores Academy in Harlow, Essex, with CV development and careers guidance to help bridge the gap between education and employment. As part of a ‘Mock Interview Day’ for Year 11 students, Land Sheriffs Managing Director, James Coyle, and HR Advisor Karen Gladish, interviewed ten Year 11 students at […]
West Midlands Railway becomes first UK train operator to strike gold with apprenticeship accreditation
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has achieved ‘Excellent Employer’ status for its industry-leading engineering apprenticeship scheme, becoming the first train operator to reach gold accreditation. The 12-month assessment, led by Next Gen Makers, bases results on feedback from existing apprentices to identify companies which deliver outstanding training opportunities. Provided in partnership with Birmingham Metropolitan College, WMR’s […]
West Midlands Railway becomes first UK train operator to strike gold with apprenticeship accreditation
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has achieved ‘Excellent Employer’ status for its industry-leading engineering apprenticeship scheme, becoming the first train operator to reach gold accreditation. The 12-month assessment, led by Next Gen Makers, bases results on feedback from existing apprentices to identify companies which deliver outstanding training opportunities. Provided in partnership with Birmingham Metropolitan College, WMR’s […]
West Midlands Railway becomes first UK train operator to strike gold with apprenticeship accreditation
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has achieved ‘Excellent Employer’ status for its industry-leading engineering apprenticeship scheme, becoming the first train operator to reach gold accreditation. The 12-month assessment, led by Next Gen Makers, bases results on feedback from existing apprentices to identify companies which deliver outstanding training opportunities. Provided in partnership with Birmingham Metropolitan College, WMR’s […]
West Midlands Railway becomes first UK train operator to strike gold with apprenticeship accreditation
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has achieved ‘Excellent Employer’ status for its industry-leading engineering apprenticeship scheme, becoming the first train operator to reach gold accreditation. The 12-month assessment, led by Next Gen Makers, bases results on feedback from existing apprentices to identify companies which deliver outstanding training opportunities. Provided in partnership with Birmingham Metropolitan College, WMR’s […]
Lords Committee raises questions over regulation to lower age of train drivers
In its 52nd report of Session 24-26, the cross-party House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has raised concerns about the practical implementation of the Draft Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (the draft Regulations). The draft Regulations are intended to address the shortage of train drivers by lowering the age that people […]
SWR apprenticeship programme wins gold
SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) ‘Gold’ accreditation for its apprenticeships programme. The award completes the trio of accolades that IIP offers to employers for making work better for colleagues, following earlier gold accreditation for the people and wellbeing categories, announced in December. In its final report, which accompanied the confirmation that SWR had […]