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Business
Express & Star 18 Jan 11
Almost 8,000 applicants are chasing 200 places on Network Rail’s apprentice scheme, twice as many as last year, new figures show.
The rail firm said there had been a “massive shift” in the age profile of applicants, with more older people applying for an apprenticeship.
Two out of three applicants were aged 17 or 18 in 2007 but this almost halved to 35 per cent last year, while those over the age of 22 have increased five-fold, comprising a fifth of last year’s intake, with the oldest aged 35…
Business
Grant Prior Construction Enquirer 19 Nov 10
Amey has launched a national Apprenticeship Academy to create 100 new jobs for young engineers working mainly in the rail industry.
The scheme was officially launched at a pioneering training centre for Network Rail in Walsall, West Midlands. The complex features a realistic mock rail environment where employees can practise practical engineering techniques or shadow experienced rail professionals…
News
The Wolf 22 Jun 10
A safety campaign has being launched at a Bloxwich level crossing. Network Rail says it is one of the busiest in the West Midlands with 70 trains passing through every day.
British Transport Police are going to be in Bloxwich reminding drivers to be careful at the crossing…
News
B'ham Mail 23 Jun 10
Train punctuality increased last month to a new record high for any May, but West Midlands to London operator Virgin West Coast fell short of the mark, it has been announced.
A total of 93.6% of trains ran on time in May 2010 compared with 93.4% in May last year, Network Rail (NR) said…
News
Kat Keogh B’ham Post 8 Feb 10
Commuters have been warned to expect severe delays on trains travelling between Birmingham New Street and London Euston. Services running in and out of London Euston have been suspended since noon due to overheard wire problems in the Berkhamsted area…
Transport news
Express & Star 13 Jan 10
Every rail station in the West Midlands should be turned over to Centro, the region’s transport authority, its chief executive claimed. All rail stations are currently owned by Network Rail, a Government-run company, but are maintained and run by train operators such as Virgin and London Midland…
Transport news
Jonathan Walker B’ham Post 13 Nov 09
Business should pay extra tax to fund upgrades to the West Coast Main Line, according to rail operator Virgin Trains. Journey times between London and Birmingham could be cut to less than an hour – but only if cash is available to pay for improvements, according to the operator…
News
Express & Star 13 Nov 09
More than 200 train stations across the West Midlands will be upgraded as part of a £3.35 billion programme. Passengers boarding trains at Walsall, Aldridge and Bloxwich will enjoy improved facilities…
Transport news
Graeme Brown B'ham Mail 5 Nov 09
The West Midlands is set for another jobs blow as almost half of maintenance cutbacks planned by Network Rail are targeted at the West Coast Main Line…
Transport
Paul Bradley B'ham Post 7 Sep 09
Centro has backed plans for a high-speed rail link to stop in Birmingham city centre – via a slower spur off the main high speed line…