TransPennine Route Upgrade nearly halfway to apprentice target

the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has nearly reached the halfway mark of of its target to recruit 590 apprentices to work on the programme .

Thousands comment in Midlands Rail Hub consultation

Network Rail has revealed that thousands of people took part in the first consultation about the Midlands Rail Hub over the summer.

The rail industry in the West Midlands has entered into a partnership with a Birmingham college to help develop engineers of the future.

The multi-billion pound programme of rail improvements has reaffirmed its commitment to creating jobs as part of National Careers Week