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Introducing Ben Duncumb, Demolition Apprentice at Keltbray

We spoke to Ben Duncumb, a Demolition Apprentice working for Keltbray: Can you describe your role in a few words? I am learning new methods for demolition, including how things are done correctly and to high industry standards. What were you doing prior to this? Prior to my apprenticeship I Read more…

By Deborah, 4 years ago
Apprentice Network

Samuel McCabe, Mechanical Design and Engineering Apprentice at Alstom

We spoke to Samuel McCabe, a Mechanical Design and Engineering Apprentice working in Wolverhampton for Alstom: Can you describe your role in a few words? I carry out design for refurbishment and modernisation of trams and trains. What were you doing prior to this? Prior to my apprenticeship I attended Read more…

By Deborah, 4 years ago
Apprentice Network

Obedience Aruna, Graduate Engineer working for Telent

We spoke to Obedience Aruna, a Graduate Engineer working for Telent in Leicester: Can you describe your role in a few words? As contractors for Network Rail Telecom we deliver the renewal of legacy telecommunications equipment by designing new IP infrastructure producing both high and low level designs. What were Read more…

By Deborah, 4 years30 April 2021 ago
Apprentice Network

Selina Hearne, Apprentice Communications Engineer at Telent

We spoke to Selina Hearne, an Apprentice Communications Engineer working for Telent in Birmingham. Can you describe your role in a few words? I work on the upgrade, development, installation and maintenance of various forms of communication, information, infrastructure and safety systems within the rail industry. What were you doing Read more…

By Deborah, 4 years ago
Apprentice Network

Matthew Lewis, Rail Engineering Apprentice, Thales UK

We spoke to Matthew Lewis, a Level 3 rail engineering apprenticeship based in London, and working for Thales UK. Can you describe your role in a few words? I’m a first year apprentice learning about rail engineering, which is giving me insight into Thales as a company, the telecoms sector Read more…

By Deborah, 4 years27 April 2021 ago
Apprentice Network

Introducing Catherine Burrin from Thales

We spoke to Catherine Burrin, a rail apprentice from our Apprentice Network, based in London, and working for Thales. Can you describe your role in a few words? I am currently working in telecoms on the London Underground. What were you doing prior to your apprenticeship? When I left school, Read more…

By Deborah, 4 years6 April 2021 ago
Apprentice Network

Introducing Bethany Williamson from BBV

We spoke to Bethany Williamson, a civil engineering apprentice from our High Speed Rail Apprentice Network, based in Birmingham, and working for Balfour Beatty Vinci. Can you describe your role in a few words? I work with the design team here – engaging with key stakeholders to ensure that the Read more…

By Deborah, 4 years24 March 2021 ago
Industry News

First of 112,000 Chiltern tunnel wall segments cast for HS2

The first of 112,000 walls segments for the Chiltern tunnel were produced at a purpose-built production line at the project’s tunnelling HQ close to the M25 in preparation for the launch of HS2’s first giant tunnelling machines. The project’s first two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) – named Florence and Cecilia Read more…

By Deborah, 4 years ago
Industry News

Preparation starts for launch of HS2 tunnel boring machine

Midlands-based company Collins Earthworks has completed excavating the north portal site of Long Itchington Wood Tunnel, ready for the launch of the tunnel boring machine that will dig under the ancient woodland in Warwickshire. The company, with headquarters in Ripley, Derbyshire, is contracted to our members, HS2’s main works contractor BBV Read more…

By Deborah, 4 years ago
Apprentice Network Events

Panel event – UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Our latest online panel event was arranged to coincide with the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, as part of our ongoing work to increase the representation of women in the sector, and involved female apprentices from our HSR Apprentice Network. The session was Chaired by Jo Read more…

By Deborah, 4 years25 February 2021 ago

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