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 […]
Category: Training & Recruitment
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Network Rail seeking 26 apprentices across Scotland
Network Rail is searching for Scotland’s next generation of railway engineers with applications for the 2026 apprenticeship programme opening soon. The 2026 SCQF Level 7 Engineering Apprenticeship, which starts in August, will offer 26 opportunities in signalling, track and overhead lines. The programme will last three years, with the first being delivered by Network Rail’s […]
Birmingham teenager crowned HS2’s 2,000th apprentice
HS2 has exceeded its target of creating 2,000 apprenticeships on Britain’s high-speed rail project – helping workers build new careers and delivering a multi-million-pound boost to the economy. Latest data shows that an additional 99 people started an apprenticeship between September and December 2025. This takes the total number of new apprentice starts on the […]
Transport for Wales Graduate Scheme now open
Transport for Wales has 11 graduate opportunities available for ambitious individuals to be part of its journey to transform transport in Wales. Applications are now open for the 2026 Future Leaders Graduate Scheme, offering graduates the opportunity to shape the future of Welsh transport while building a rewarding career across both bus and rail. Successful […]
More apprentices join Siemens talent pipeline at Goole Rail Village
Siemens Mobility’s apprenticeship programme has welcomed 25 new individuals across the UK and Ireland. This latest intake contributes to the 175 apprentices currently on programme, building on the 150 who are already enrolled on different apprenticeship programmes. This commitment to developing talent is well-demonstrated at itsGoole Rail Village, where 35 of these individuals are situated, […]
Honouring our HR heroes
Deborah Birch, head of HR at Hull Trains, picked up the coveted HR and Recruitment Person Award at this year’s RailStaff Awards. The Award recognises the individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and excellence in the strategic management of human resources and who have explored innovative approaches in attracting, selecting, and nurturing top […]
TransPennine Express set to recruit up to 53 new conductors across its network
TransPennine Express (TPE) is looking for up to 53 new conductors to join its network across the North of England in the next year. The roles are part of an on-going process to recruit as and when existing staff members retire, earn promotions or join another company. Successful applicants will join the train operator’s talent […]