Written questions

Railways: Engineering

Lords · Question HL390 · Tabled 26 Jul 2024 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 2 Aug 2024

Question

Asked by Baroness Scott of Needham Market

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to increase the supply of high-voltage engineers in the rail industry.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 2 Aug 2024

The Department works closely with the National Skills Academy for Rail to attract more talent into the rail industry. As part of this, the website “Routes into Rail” highlights career opportunities within the sector. The Department intends to develop a lo...