The first cohort of Artificial Intelligence Engineering Apprentices has joined Britain’s railway. Based in York and London, the new apprentices will combine specialist learning with hands-on experience, building the skills needed to support the safe and responsible adoption of AI across the rail industry. This long-term, industry-wide scheme comes six months after GBRX – the […]
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Industry launches first AI apprenticeship scheme
The first cohort of Artificial Intelligence Engineering Apprentices has joined Britain’s railway. Based in York and London, the new apprentices will combine specialist learning with hands-on experience, building the skills needed to support the safe and responsible adoption of AI across the rail industry. This long-term, industry-wide scheme comes six months after GBRX – the […]
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, […]
Airport firefighters get to grips with new Metro trains
Newcastle Airport firefighters have completed a series of vital training sessions on the new Metro Tyne and Wear trains – ensuring they are familiarised with them in the event of an emergency at the airport terminal. The training was delivered to all four of the Airport’s fire watches, whose job it is to provide 24/7 emergency […]
Northern reports sharp rise in female job applicants
The number of women applying for jobs with Northern has risen significantly, following the launch of a successful recruitment campaign. ‘We’re Not Northern Without Her’ celebrates the operator’s female employees, who work hard to keep trains running for millions of passengers across the North of England, and encourages more women to purse a career in […]
Northern reports sharp rise in female job applicants
The number of women applying for jobs with Northern has risen significantly, following the launch of a successful recruitment campaign. ‘We’re Not Northern Without Her’ celebrates the operator’s female employees, who work hard to keep trains running for millions of passengers across the North of England, and encourages more women to purse a career in […]