East Midlands Railway (EMR), operated by Transport UK, is encouraging applications for a pioneering apprenticeship pilot before the window shuts this Sunday, November 1. The new GBR Rail Foundation Apprenticeships are a new entry route into the rail industry for young people and aim to develop the next generation of railway talent. Working with industry […]
Category: Training & Recruitment
Immersive learning space brings railway to life for Avanti West Coast staff
Avanti West Coast has unveiled a cutting-edge immersive learning space to help staff put their skills to test in a safe environment. Located in the intercity operator’s Talent Academy in Crewe the facility called ‘Immerse’ enlists 270-degree video projections, sound, light and scent to recreate situations on the rail network that can support with learning. […]
Immersive learning space brings railway to life for Avanti West Coast staff
Avanti West Coast has unveiled a cutting-edge immersive learning space to help staff put their skills to test in a safe environment. Located in the intercity operator’s Talent Academy in Crewe the facility called ‘Immerse’ enlists 270-degree video projections, sound, light and scent to recreate situations on the rail network that can support with learning. […]
Immersive learning space brings railway to life for Avanti West Coast staff
Avanti West Coast has unveiled a cutting-edge immersive learning space to help staff put their skills to test in a safe environment. Located in the intercity operator’s Talent Academy in Crewe the facility called ‘Immerse’ enlists 270-degree video projections, sound, light and scent to recreate situations on the rail network that can support with learning. […]
First cohort welcomed under CIRO and Keele University academic partnership
The Chartered Institution of Railway Operators (CIRO) has celebrated a major milestone in its new partnership with Keele University, welcoming the first cohort of learners onto its Academic Programme. The cohort formally began their studies at a launch event held at Keele University on Saturday 3 October, bringing together rail professionals embarking on CIRO’s Certificate, […]
GTR releases latest Social Impact Report
Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) has today published its latest Social Impact Report, highlighting how railway staff are helping people access employment, travel with confidence, stay safe and connect with support services across London and the South East. The report reveals that during 2025/26, frontline railway colleagues carried out 203 life-saving interventions, supported 202,843 assisted journeys […]
GTR releases latest Social Impact Report
Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) has today published its latest Social Impact Report, highlighting how railway staff are helping people access employment, travel with confidence, stay safe and connect with support services across London and the South East. The report reveals that during 2025/26, frontline railway colleagues carried out 203 life-saving interventions, supported 202,843 assisted journeys […]
Balgray Station creates lasting legacy for East Renfrewshire ahead of opening
The project to build a new train station in Barrhead has inspired hundreds of young people to consider careers in the railway and invested more than £1.6 million in local businesses within the Glasgow city region. Balgray Station will welcome its first passengers later this month, improving rail connections between Barrhead and Glasgow. It’s been […]
Balgray Station creates lasting legacy for East Renfrewshire ahead of opening
The project to build a new train station in Barrhead has inspired hundreds of young people to consider careers in the railway and invested more than £1.6 million in local businesses within the Glasgow city region. Balgray Station will welcome its first passengers later this month, improving rail connections between Barrhead and Glasgow. It’s been […]
70 apprentices and graduates launching their careers with British Steel
British Steel has now welcomed the first of the 70 new apprentices and graduates who are joining the business this month. In Scunthorpe, 36 technical, electrical, mechanical and structural apprentices have now launched their careers with the business. They will shortly be joined by 17 apprentices in similar roles for British Steel’s Northern mills in […]