UK: The first apprentice drivers for open access operator Lumo’s London to Stirling service have completed training ahead of the launch, which is planned by July.
The Apprentice Customer Drivers qualified after successfully completing an extensive training programme which included both practical and theoretical elements, with the recruits learning from the experienced Lumo team.
‘The graduation of this group of talented and dedicated apprentices is a key milestone as we prepare to launch our new West Coast route’, said Lindsay Gauntlett, Head of People & Culture at Lumo, on April 7. ‘Supporting people to enter the rail industry, regardless of their previous career and background, is incredibly important to us as a company. We’re proud that 95% of our team have joined through our successful apprenticeship programme, in partnership with Train’d Up.’
