News and Updates

Events published for railweek 2024!

This years railweek is really shaping up to be the biggest and most wide reaching railweek for many years! YRP now have activities planned across Wales, North West, Yorkshire and…

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Promotional material and media communication for Railweek 2024

Find promotional materials and information to use for your event as well as the best way to share the event and celebrate Railweek and the Rail Industry on the Promotional Materials…

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Railweek Returns 5-11th Feb 2024

Young Rail Professionals are excited to share that Railweek is returning! Following feedback on Railweek last year we have listened and moved the week of events to 5-11th February 2024.…

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Rail Week returns for 2022!

RAIL WEEK is set to return this year between 3rd-9th October 2022. It is another chance for the industry to engage in some fantastic cross learning as well as an…

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GDPR Privacy Policy Update

In line with the General Data Protection Regulations (“GDPR”), Young Rail Professionals (YRP), the organisation delivering Rail Week, have updated our privacy notice. You can find a copy here and we…

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Full steam ahead for Myerscough College rail apprenticeships

Myerscough College has overcome the recruitment challenges faced by Covid-19 to recruit the largest intake of Railway Engineering Technician apprentices to date. The ‘Class of 2020’ – Advanced Railway Engineering…

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Railweek 2020 Launched!

RAIL WEEK IS BACK … 5-11 October 2020 … with a digital twist! For many in rail, been out and about is central to our roles – whether at depots,…

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Rail Week 2018 – Year of Engineering: Shaping the Future

What a great week it was! Dedicated to promoting the exciting and diverse career opportunities of the rail industry and inspiring a new generation of young people in rail, Rail…

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National Apprenticeship Week 2018

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! Throughout the week, meet rail apprentices across the country from all walks of life building their exciting career in rail. A Railway Engineering Apprenticeship is one…

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Rail Week 2018 Dates Announced!

Rail Week is delighted to announce its 2018 dates! What a crackling treat just before the Christmas holidays! Rail Week will return next year from 8th to 14th October 2018.…

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