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An apprentice with Network Rail encouraged others to sign up as she described combining her love of STEM* with a rewarding career in rail.

Time-lapse demolition footage has been released as strong progress continues on a bridge reconstruction benefiting passengers and freight.

Passengers travelling later this month are being urged to plan ahead as Network Rail carries out vital strengthening work on the River Plym railway bridge which will see 180 metres of track replaced and the bridge strengthened to carry heavier, more frequent trains for decades to come. 

Almost half of rail apprentices across the East of England are those changing career later in life, showing how rail apprenticeships are increasingly opening doors to those looking for a fresh start or a long-term career change.

Trains are running through Oxford as normal this morning after Network Rail successfully completed the latest phase of the Oxfordshire Connect programme with the replacement of the Botley Road rail bridge.

An apprentice from Oldham who decided to make a major career shift has spoken out about the excitement of working on the railway.

To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9–15 February), Network Rail is celebrating the apprentices developing the skills needed to maintain, improve and future-proof Britain’s railway.

New figures show that punctuality and overall satisfaction has risen for passengers across Wales.