East Midlands Railway (EMR) has celebrated the graduation of twelve new Trainee Drivers at a special ceremony held in Derby, including a touching surprise where a long-serving father proudly handed over the symbolic Train Driver’s key to his daughter. Among the new graduates was Alicia Oldham, 32, who was presented with her Train Driver’s key […]
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Thameslink and Stevenage FC continue Academy partnership for 12th year
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is proud to partner with Stevenage Football Club for the 12th year. The operator of Great Northern and Thameslink trains provides Academy apprentices with free rail travel on its network, supporting players of all backgrounds get to training, school and college. The longstanding partnership has seen the two organisations team up […]
DB Cargo UK takes Pride to the next level with sponsorship and special livery
Doncaster Pride 2025 is just a few days away and for the very first time, Doncaster-based rail freight operator DB Cargo UK has sponsored the event. The sponsorship is part of a range of activities coordinated by the company’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Council, which was established in 2024. HR Director Laura Clarke said: […]