HS2 is launching a new fast-track training programme to help unemployed West Midlands residents secure a construction apprenticeship on Britain’s new railway. The programme is being led by HS2’s West Midlands construction partners, Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) – who are delivering the 90km section of the railway between Warwickshire, Birmingham and Staffordshire, and Mace Dragados […]
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LNER Engineer Hangs Up His Spanner After 47 Years of Keeping Customers Moving
An LNER engineer who has dedicated 47 years to keeping rail customers moving has packed away his tools for the last time ahead of retirement. Nick Dudley, 64, from Romford, started on the railway on 4 September 1978 as an apprentice at London’s King’s Cross station. He has railway heritage, with his dad being a […]
Hitachi Collaborates with EDT to Inspire Future Rail Talent
As demand grows for the next generation of engineers and technical professionals, Hitachi Rail and education charity EDT worked together to inspire more young people to consider careers in STEM. EDT delivered its Industrial Cadets Bronze Routes into STEM programme, with one of the industry days hosted by Hitachi Rail. The company welcomed 20 young […]
Hitachi Collaborates with EDT to Inspire Future Rail Talent
As demand grows for the next generation of engineers and technical professionals, Hitachi Rail and education charity EDT worked together to inspire more young people to consider careers in STEM. EDT delivered its Industrial Cadets Bronze Routes into STEM programme, with one of the industry days hosted by Hitachi Rail. The company welcomed 20 young […]
Amey announces major engineering recruitment drive to support growth in transport, energy and nuclear
Amey has announced plans to recruit approximately 600 professionals over the next 18 months, as part of a targeted investment in the skills and capabilities required to support future growth across priority infrastructure markets. The recruitment drive will strengthen the Consulting business’ engineering capability and support its expanding portfolio of work, as clients look for […]
Siemens’ Goole Rail Village inspires the next generation of engineers
Team members at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village have continued to spark interest among local schoolchildren in careers in engineering. Partnering with national charity Primary Engineer, Siemens Mobility has delivered an engaging programme in primary schools across Goole and the surrounding area, inspiring the next generation of train designers and engineers. Aglaja Schneider, joint CEO […]
Siemens’ Goole Rail Village inspires the next generation of engineers
Team members at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village have continued to spark interest among local schoolchildren in careers in engineering. Partnering with national charity Primary Engineer, Siemens Mobility has delivered an engaging programme in primary schools across Goole and the surrounding area, inspiring the next generation of train designers and engineers. Aglaja Schneider, joint CEO […]
Amey brings students together for national STEM finale to inspire future female engineers
Amey marked International Women in Engineering Day by bringing together students from across the UK for the final of its We Solve It STEM initiative, aimed at inspiring girls and young women to consider careers in engineering. The national finale, took place in Birmingham on 23 June, uniting the winners of a series of regional […]
West Midlands railwayman celebrates 50 years of service
A Black Country man who has helped keep millions of people on the move during a 50-year career has celebrated a milestone anniversary at Birmingham New Street. Harjinder ‘Paul’ Dhami, from Tipton, has worked in public-facing and safety-critical jobs on the railway since he started in June 1976. On 15 June he was presented with […]