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Network Rail launches pre-apprenticeship programme for young talent: NR Apprenticeship Academy Launch

Network Rail launches pre-apprenticeship programme for young talent

Thursday 15 May 2025

Network Rail has launched a new learning academy in partnership with Capital City College in Enfield. The Network Rail Academy offers a pre-apprenticeship programme for 16 to 19-year-olds who are looking for work or training opportunities, helping young people gain skills and take their first steps towards a career in rail.

Network Rail's application to transform London's busiest station validated by City of London: NR Liverpool St Bishopgate-Exit med res

Network Rail's application to transform London's busiest station validated by City of London

Thursday 15 May 2025

Network Rail has developed a bold and collaborative vision to transform Britain’s busiest station, London Liverpool Street. The planning application for the redevelopment scheme has been validated by the City of London.  

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Rail infrastructure upgrades complete for Cambridge South station: West Anglia Cambridge South SRSA Colas

Rail infrastructure upgrades complete for Cambridge South station

Friday 16 May 2025

The South Rail Systems Alliance (SRSA) has successfully completed the required infrastructure upgrades on the West Anglia main line to support the future rail services for Cambridge South station.

Late May bank holiday railway upgrades in one week: Aerial shot of Trent Valley line-2

Late May bank holiday railway upgrades in one week

Thursday 15 May 2025

Passengers travelling between London and Scotland are being urged to plan ahead this late May bank holiday when major railway upgrades will take place to improve future journeys. 

East Anglia railways open to enjoy the spring bank holiday: Anglia Swing Bridge GA Train

East Anglia railways open to enjoy the spring bank holiday

Thursday 15 May 2025

This spring bank holiday, the majority of the railway network across East Anglia will be open for passengers to travel and enjoy exciting destinations in Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridge, as well as access to the capital.

Network Rail urges lineside residents across the North West to sign up for digital work notifications as summer approaches: Digital notifications-media image

Network Rail urges lineside residents across the North West to sign up for digital work notifications as summer approaches

Thursday 15 May 2025

With summer on the horizon and windows likely to be kept open, now is the perfect time for our lineside neighbours to sign up to receive timely information about upcoming work in their area.  

Creating better opportunities: Network Rail Academy launches new pathway in North London: NR Apprenticeship Academy Launch

Creating better opportunities: Network Rail Academy launches new pathway in North London

Thursday 15 May 2025

To celebrate Learning at Work Week, Network Rail has launched a new learning academy in partnership with Capital City College in Enfield. This pre-apprenticeship programme is designed for 16 to 19-year-olds who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET), offering them the chance to gain essential skills and take their first steps towards a rewarding career in the rail industry.

Network Rail launches pre-apprenticeship programme for young talent: NR Apprenticeship Academy Launch

Network Rail launches pre-apprenticeship programme for young talent

Thursday 15 May 2025

Network Rail has launched a new learning academy in partnership with Capital City College in Enfield. The Network Rail Academy offers a pre-apprenticeship programme for 16 to 19-year-olds who are looking for work or training opportunities, helping young people gain skills and take their first steps towards a career in rail.

Network Rail's application to transform London's busiest station validated by City of London: NR Liverpool St Bishopgate-Exit med res

Network Rail's application to transform London's busiest station validated by City of London

Thursday 15 May 2025

Network Rail has developed a bold and collaborative vision to transform Britain’s busiest station, London Liverpool Street. The planning application for the redevelopment scheme has been validated by the City of London.  

THIS SUNDAY: Passengers asked to plan ahead as 10-week closure of Blackheath rail tunnel means train journeys will change: Inside the Blackheath Tunnel-4

THIS SUNDAY: Passengers asked to plan ahead as 10-week closure of Blackheath rail tunnel means train journeys will change

Wednesday 14 May 2025

Repair work to the Blackheath railway tunnel being undertaken by Network Rail starting this Sunday means that train services will be diverted via Greenwich and Bexleyheath.