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...
A new year always carries a sense of renewal. Plans are refreshed, ambitions sharpened, and industries take stock of both progress and unfinished business....
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has revealed a significant increase in the number of women starting an apprenticeship with the rail operator. A total of...
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...
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...
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...
In early January, recruitment firm Carrington West released its 2026 Rail Salary Survey & Guide, giving a snapshot of rail workers’ potential earnings and...
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...
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...
Graduates leave university loaded with enthusiasm, novel ideas, and the latest technical insight — all of which are vital for moving the rail sector...
Deborah Birch, head of HR at Hull Trains, picked up the coveted HR and Recruitment Person Award at this year’s RailStaff Awards.
The Award recognises...
Learning and career development is the cornerstone of long-term organisational success, and plays a vital role in fostering a sense of value among employees....
The Graduate of the Year award recognises outstanding individuals who have completed a graduate program and are already making significant contributions to the rail...
Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain considers what jobs may emerge over the next century to meet the industry’s evolving needs.
Roles in rail are enigmatic. On one hand,...
RailStaff has reported regularly on the activities of the Rebuilding Futures Alliance, the not-for-profit organisation driven by a single mission: to help ex-offenders find...
