Enrol up to 600 rail apprentices by 2030
“Up to 600 apprentices between 16 and 21 years old will enrol over the next 4 years on the rail foundation apprenticeship, with the first starters based in Derby helping to cement the city’s role as Europe’s largest rail hub and fostering the next generation of Britian’s railway workforce.”
- Promised
Where it stands
The rail foundation apprenticeship is for people aged 16 to 21, with the first starters based in Derby. The release, dated 15 October 2026, says up to 600 will enrol over the next 4 years, read from that date; it sets no minimum. The card moves when the first apprentices start.
What has happened
- Oct 2026The government says up to 600 apprentices aged 16 to 21 will enrol on the rail foundation apprenticeship over the next 4 years, Promised
- Oct 2030Up to 600 rail foundation apprentices due to have enrolled by October 2030, Deadline
About the cost
No cost has been published.
More detail
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