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Launch of new platform to highlight the careers in rail

The rail industry is looking for the next generation of professionals to help keep the country running. So, when thinking about careers, think rail.

Rail Company Completes First Ever Sector-based Work Academy Programme in Sussex

Despite the onset of a second national lockdown, the UK's largest rail operator – Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) – launched its first ever Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) with East Sussex College this month.

SWGR on the hunt for new rail operatives as it delivers more work across the UK

Infrastructure support services provider SWGR is appealing for both experienced rail operatives and those looking to join the industry to apply for roles as part of a nationwide campaign.

Alstom trebles annual apprentice intake as 30 new starters are welcomed in the 2020 cohort

Alstom has welcomed 30 new apprentices to the UK business, three times as many as were brought in in 2019.

Over 11,000 apprentice opportunities in road and rail bodies since in last four years

It's been revealed that 11,254 apprenticeships have been created in road and rail client bodies and their supply chain in the last four years.

Mace guides Network Rail’s Project Alpha improvement plan

Mace, the international consultancy and construction company, has been appointed by Network Rail to provide consultancy services on its railway improvement programme for the North West and Central Region, known as Project Alpha.

GTR doubles the number of female driver applicants in less than a year

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has, through a series of dedicated recruitment and marketing campaigns, successfully managed to double the number of female train driver applicants from 413 in 2019, to 825 in 2020.

Northern creates 160 new roles and launches new campaign to attract a new generation of people

Northern has launched the search for the next generation black, ethnic minority, female and younger employees.

TransPennine Express creates nearly 60 new jobs across the North as part of a further £1.7 million investment in protecting customers and colleagues

Train company TransPennine Express (TPE) has announced an investment of £1.7million in further enhancing its existing cleaning programme.

HS2 commits to inspire future engineers

HS2 has signed up to The Tomorrow’s Engineers Code of Practice, which is designed to make engineering careers accessible for this and the next generation of young people.

HS2 offers West Midlands businesses a monumental opportunity

West Midlands businesses need to seize the opportunities, jobs and investment offered by HS2 if the region is to bounce back stronger from the COVID-19 pandemic.

HS2 welcomes over 400 apprentices onto the project

HS2, Britain's new high speed railway, has announced that 412 new apprenticeship opportunities have been created on the landmark project.
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