Leaders from across the rail industry are joining forces, taking part in a symbolic rail journey, to champion social mobility and inspire the next generation of talent.
Travelling between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International, where they supported the Big Bang Fair, one of the UK’s largest science and engineering events for young people, senior leaders and employees from DfT Operat
West Midlands Railway (WMR) has achieved ‘Excellent Employer’ status for its industry-leading engineering apprenticeship scheme, becoming the first train operator to reach gold accreditation.
The 12-month assessment, led by Next Gen Makers, bases results on feedback from existing apprentices to identify companies which deliver outstanding training opportunities.
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Sister rail companies London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway (LNR and WMR) were among those honoured at the prestigious 2026 Rail Industry Planning Awards.
The awards recognise planning teams for their dedication to prioritising passengers and working collaboratively to deliver effective railway timetables under pressure.
LNR and WMR’s planners were named
