Progress continues at pace on accessibility upgrades at Hertford North, helping to make the station more inclusive and welcoming. The project involves installing a new lift to platform 1, providing all passengers – particularly those with limited mobility, heavy luggage or pushchairs – with a step-free, more accessible route to the platform. There is already […]
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Chiltern Railways’ customers reminded of upcoming Metropolitan Line closure this month
Customers travelling with Chiltern Railways are being reminded of an upcoming closure affecting the operator’s services via the Metropolitan Line this month. As a result of London Underground signalling upgrade works, no Chiltern Railways’ services will operate between London Marylebone and Aylesbury Vale Parkway via Amersham between Thursday 19 and Sunday 22 February inclusive. Rail […]
Amey invests in Skills for Life with new AI training for apprentices
Amey marked National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2026 by delivering a new AI workshop experience for apprentices, reaffirming its commitment to developing the next generation of talent. This year’s theme, Skills for Life, reflects the rapid transformation driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and the growing need for digital capability across every role in the economy. As part […]
Lumo celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with exciting new opportunities in England and Scotland
Leading open access operator Lumo is offering a range of exciting opportunities to join the growing company as it celebrates National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February). Lumo is searching for passionate Customer Experience Ambassadors based in either Stirling or London. Successful applicants will be able to embark on an apprenticeship that will lead to them taking on a role where they support customers on their journeys, offering a seamless […]
Apprentices gain experience shadowing leaders at Siemens Goole Rail Village
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, apprentices based at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village took part in a shadowing scheme with members of the senior leadership team. The experience gave apprentices valuable insights into strategic decision‑making, operational priorities, and leadership practices across the organisation. Apprentices at the Goole Rail Village are actively involved in assembling […]
GRS celebrates landmark 20Mt of aggregates to HS2
Sustainable materials supplier GRS has celebrated delivering a landmark 20 million tonnes (Mt) of primary and secondary aggregates to HS2 while exceeding performance, compliance and sustainability standards. Representing more than 80% of the bulk fill aggregates used along the 230km route, the 20Mt achievement was delivered through GRS subsidiary Rail Stone Solutions, establishing the firm […]
Ashford to Borough Green line closing for railway upgrades in May
Passengers are being asked to plan ahead of engineering work on the railway between Ashford International, Maidstone East and Borough Green in the last week of May. Major improvement work is set to take place between Ashford International, Maidstone East and Borough Green stations from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May, and passengers are […]
New training centre provides a boost as Network Rail apprentices power the future of Britain’s railway
Network Rail’s new training facility in Doncaster is already making a difference in helping apprentices develop the skills needed to maintain, improve and future-proof Britain’s railway. In the past year, Network Rail has welcomed 290 joiners into its apprenticeship programmes. This forms part of the organisation’s wider commitment to developing skilled talent, with 1,780 apprentices […]