PlanBEE Rail apprentices graduate at National Railway Museum

PlanBEE Rail recently celebrated its first cohort of graduates during a ceremony held on July 15 at the National Railway Museum in York, recognising the achievements of apprentices and the start of long-term professional journeys.

Two of the graduates, Amelia Abbott and Nick Bell, will be joining the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) on a Level 6 degree apprenticeship starting in September.

Ms Abbott, who will take up a role as a project management apprentice, said: “Being part of the first cohort of PlanBEE Rail has been an incredible experience.

“The rotational model meant I was able to build skills and confidence across a variety of organisations within the industry, and that breadth of experience has been invaluable in shaping me as a project professional.

“To now be joining TRU is something I’m really proud of, and I’m excited to bring everything I’ve learned on the scheme into such a significant infrastructure project for the North.”

The PlanBEE Rail apprenticeship is designed to develop future multi-disciplinary project managers through a two-year programme.

The apprentices gain experience by rotating across four different employers, with TRU being a founding member of the scheme.