Trailblazing apprenticeships – and stotties

 
Open access rail companies are proving the industry isn’t one-size-fits-all. Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, Karl Holbrook explores how Lumo and Hull Trains are breaking down barriers, boosting diversity, and bringing fresh perspectives to rail…
 Apprenticeship success stories: Sam Bentley (left) and Mark Rudd
The rail industry has often been seen as a closed shop – a sector where connections sometimes matter more than skills. With major franchise operators