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Young Rail Professionals: EDI in rail – beyond ticking boxes

Meaningful inclusion requires practical action, honest conversations, and opportunities for all says Caitlin Richardson, EDI Manager at Young Rail Professionals. When people hear 'Equality, Diversity...

Helping young people build lasting careers

Collaboration can improve access to rail careers, strengthen progression, and develop future talent. Richard Harmer, CEO of Young Rail Professionals, explores how. The Government's recent...

The human factor: recruitment in the age of AI

Sam Jennings, Rail & Infrastructure Director at Advance TRS, explores why human judgement remains essential as AI reshapes recruitment across infrastructure. Artificial intelligence is changing...

HS2: building skills for tomorrow’s railway

The scale of HS2’s recruitment ambitions is increasingly being matched by the breadth of opportunities emerging around the project. From dedicated recruitment hubs designed to...

Fast track to success: TfL’s youngest Tube Driver

At just 23 years’ old, Brook Randall has already made his mark at Transport for London (TfL). Starting as a bus driver at 18,...

Opening doors for all abilities

A pioneering internship scheme is opening doors for young people with special educational needs and creating pathways into employment. For many young people with special...

Young Rail Professionals: all change at the top

Say hello to the new CEO of Young Rail Professionals, as he outlines his plans for the next 12 months. Hi, I’m Richard Harmer -...

PBH Rail bolsters track systems expertise with new appointment

Following two years of growth, PBH Rail is continuing its expansion with the appointment of Alan Quince, who joins the company as joint director...

Great opportunities and great responsibility

A new year always carries a sense of renewal. Plans are refreshed, ambitions sharpened, and industries take stock of both progress and unfinished business....

GTR sees huge increase in female apprentices

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has revealed a significant increase in the number of women starting an apprenticeship with the rail operator. A total of...

RailwayPeople.com: unlock your potential

The new year is here and it’s the perfect moment to reassess your career, explore new opportunities, and get ahead of the competition. January and...

HS2 hits recruitment milestones

As HS2 celebrates apprenticeship milestones, project progress is driving future workforce opportunities. This year’s National Apprenticeship Week, which ran from 9-15 February, brought together businesses...

Celebrating a century of expertise

Alstom has honoured two colleagues, each with over 50 years’ rail service, marking the achievement with an award presentation and a test track experience. A...

Pay rises, skills gaps, and the race for talent

In early January, recruitment firm Carrington West released its 2026 Rail Salary Survey & Guide, giving a snapshot of rail workers’ potential earnings and...

What do young people want?

Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain I must have written a dozen articles on the topic of youth engagement, attracting young people to the rail sector, and what rail...

Alstom honours colleagues with over 50 years’ service

Alstom has marked a rare milestone by honouring two colleagues who have each dedicated over 50 years to the rail industry. Alongside receiving a...

Apprentices boost Siemens Goole Rail Village

Siemens Mobility's apprenticeship programme has welcomed 25 new individuals across the UK and Ireland. This latest intake contributes to the 175 apprentices currently on...

Applauding graduate game-changers

Graduates leave university loaded with enthusiasm, novel ideas, and the latest technical insight — all of which are vital for moving the rail sector...