Britain’s railways look to appoint 10,000 new apprentices

With this week from 10 to 16 February being National Apprenticeship Week 2025, Britain’s railways have announced a major apprentice recruit drive.

Northern named highest-ranking rail operator for apprentices

Publicly-owned train operator Northern is celebrating being named the top UK rail operator for employing apprentices.

Almost half of apprentices now working in the railway industry in eastern England have changed their original career paths.

Rail Minister Huw Merriman announces a new £100 million Traincare depot is to be built at Shipley, on a visit to the town.