Street to Seat: c2c’s newest drivers begin training

Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c has welcomed a new cohort of trainee drivers to the team as part of its ‘Street to Seat’ recruitment programme, following unprecedented interest in the position. The eight new trainee mainline drivers are the fifth group to join c2c the training scheme – which is open to individuals with little […]

Railway worker uncovers over 100 years of family history linked to the rail industry

A senior conductor based in Worcester has spoken about his family’s 100-year association with the railway industry on the latest edition of West Midlands Railway’s (WMR) “On the Rails” podcast. The podcast celebrates Railway 200 – a campaign marking the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Alan Holtom has worked in the industry for over fifty […]