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Northern continue training the next generation of rail professionals
Following the end of National Apprenticeship Week 2023, Northern are continuing to recruit and train the next generation of railway professionals.
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The Workforce
Crucial to a great performing rail organisation is the well-being of the workforce behind the service. Whether front-line staff, train drivers, track workers, engineers, technicians or top-level management, having a safe, motivated and skilled workforce is imperative for an organisation working in the rail sector.
What are the trends and challenges facing rail’s workforce and how is the industry moving forward to support and develop its employees?
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Alstom opens national Training Academy in Derby
120 new apprentices and graduates are set to benefit from Alstom’s newly opened Training Academy located in Derby.
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Southeastern celebrates apprenticeship milestone
Southeastern have 400 apprentices currently in training, with plans in place to recruit more from across the communities that it serves.
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Q&A with Rebecca Young of HS2: Apprenticeships in rail
To commemorate National Apprenticeship Week, Global Railway Review spoke to Rebecca Young, Senior Skills and Employment Strategy Manager for HS2, about the importance of apprenticeships and the benefits that they bring to the workforce.
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RIA celebrates UK National Apprenticeship Week
The Railway Industry Association has celebrated the importance of apprenticeships in rail as National Apprenticeship Week 2023 continues.
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HS2 to create over 200 apprenticeships in the West Midlands
As the UK marks National Apprenticeship Week, HS2 has confirmed over 200 new apprenticeship jobs for the region.
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Fourfold increase in the number of rail industry apprentices graduating with Northern
Northern is on-course to increase the number of apprentices graduating from its training academies in Leeds and Manchester by fourfold.
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Keep your workers safe within traction substation
Read this whitepaper to learn more about how to apply smart interlocking in substations.
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Global Railway Review’s key rail industry trends in 2023
Following a turbulent few years for the rail industry, Global Railway Review looks ahead to some of the top industry trends to keep an eye on in 2023.
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GTR sets out apprenticeships target for 2023
Govia Thameslink Railway has announced its 2023 target of supporting 220 new and existing employees into apprenticeship programmes.
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Northern appoint new Head of Engineering Transformation Delivery
Northern have appointed John Khatri as new Head of Engineering Transformation Delivery to focus on enhancing working and improvements to facilities.
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Korea National Railway to sponsor UIC High-Speed Rail Congress 2023
Organisers of the UIC High-Speed Rail Congress 2023 have announced that their first platinum sponsor is Korea National Railway (KNR), the state-owned agency responsible for construction and management of national rail infrastructures.
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Transpennine Route Upgrade announce Managing Director
The Transpennine Route Upgrade has announced Neil Holm as its Managing Director ahead of a pivotal year for the rail project.
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New Managing Director announced for MTR Elizabeth line
With over 30 years’ experience in the rail industry, Mike Bagshaw has been appointed as MTR Elizabeth line's new Managing Director.
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Northern set to replenish workforce in 2023
Northern are looking to recruit up to 280 drivers and conductors throughout 2023 to help replenish their workforce.
