News and Insights
See the latest news from our Rail team - including apprenticeship updates, their charity activities and useful industry insight.
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NRL Group’s culture recognised as a UK’s Best Workplace for Wellbeing™
26th June 2025Technical and engineering specialists the NRL Group have been included in position 44 in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ 2025 list for medium-sized organisations. The list recognises organisations that excel in supporting employee wellbeing… Read more 
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News Roundup – Issue 3
13th June 2025Welcome to our latest news round-up In this blog, we share recent updates and highlights from across our business, providing you with insights and news on our activities and achievements… Read more -
NRL Group recognised as a best workplace for development
22nd May 2025Recruitment and contracting engineering specialists the NRL Group have been recognised for their commitment to learning and development, reaching position 32 on the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ List for medium-sized organisations… Read more -
NRL Group earns position 28 on medium-sized 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces™ List
14th March 2025Specialist engineering recruitment and contracting business the NRL Group are delighted to have been recognised on the 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces™ List, following outstanding colleague feedback… Read more -
Checking in with one of our Rail apprentices
11th February 2025This week marks the start of National Apprenticeship Week, a celebration that highlights the importance of the next generation as they take the first steps in their new careers… Read more -
News Roundup – Issue 2
4th February 2025Welcome to our latest news round-up In this blog, we’ll share updates and highlights from across our business, providing you with insights and news on our activities and achievements… Read more -
News Roundup – Issue 1
8th November 2024Welcome to our latest news round-up In this blog, we’ll share updates and highlights from across our business, providing you with insights and news on our activities and achievements… Read more -
A Q&A with NRL’s Mental Health First Aiders
10th September 2024In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, we are taking a closer look at the importance of mental health awareness and the role of Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace… Read more -
Labour signals the advent of Great British Railways
24th July 2024With the Labour Government’s new ambitious plans to revamp the UK’s rail network, the future of rail travel promises to be more aligned with public interests and delivered through a better service… Read more -
Colleagues recognise the NRL Group as a Great Place To Work®
12th July 2024Engineering recruitment and contracting specialist the NRL Group, has proudly announced its official certification™ as a Great Place to Work®, a prestigious recognition based on direct feedback from their employees… Read more -
NRL Group celebrate one tonne per employee carbon reduction
4th July 2024Latest carbon emission reporting from the NRL Group, a specialist engineering and contracting organisation, has recorded over one tonne of carbon dioxide reduced per employee since the business first start recording their carbon emissions in 2021… Read more -
NRL secures Armed Forces silver employer recognition award
6th June 2024Technical engineering business the NRL Group, are celebrating securing the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme silver award… Read more -
The Armed Forces and the Rail sector
14th May 2024For those preparing the leave the Armed Forces, the Rail sector provides a large range of rewarding career opportunities… Read more -
NRL Group launches £90k charity match funding scheme
2nd May 2024A new match funding scheme will allow NRL Group colleagues to secure a company donation to support their own fundraising activities… Read more -
Meet Ellie, NRL’s Rising Star of the Year 2023
9th February 2024Each December, colleagues from across the NRL Group come together for the NRL Christmas Conference, which includes everyone’s highlight – the NRL Group Awards… Read more -
Taking time to support your mental health
18th January 2024With all the pressures of career responsibilities and social obligations, it can be all too easy for individuals to neglect their mental health – especially around this time of year, with cold weather, less sunlight and events like Blue Monday weighing heavy on the minds of many… Read more -
Latest rail job opportunities with NRL
1st December 2023From apprenticeships to learn all about the rail industry, to opportunities to join our national contracting teams – we’ve a number of job roles that we’re currently recruiting for… Read more -
How Hatfield changed rail safety
19th October 2023This week marked the 23rd anniversary of the Hatfield rail crash, a tragedy that killed four people, seriously injured 19 and left many more with minor injuries… Read more -
Celebrating 40 years of NRL
1st August 2023August marks the NRL Group’s 40th anniversary, as we reflect on how our Group has changed over the decades, from its size and scale to the services delivered to clients… Read more -
Standing down to reflect on railway safety
16th June 2023Railways are a vital part of our society, helping us get from point A to point B and promoting economic growth as well as providing access to employment opportunities for many people… Read more -
NRL Group celebrate further carbon emission reductions
7th June 2023Marking another year maintaining the Carbon Neutral International Standard across their operations, the NRL Group are celebrating achieving a further 7% reduction in carbon emissions across a wider reporting scope thanks to continued improvement efforts… Read more -
NRL passes another successful RISQS audit
30th May 2023NRL’s Rail contracting team are pleased to have secured a resoundingly successful audit, following a recent comprehensive deep dive review of our management systems that support the rail industry… Read more -
Destination Derby for Great British Railways
21st April 2023Last month Derby was announced as the new headquarters location for Great British Railways (GBR), in a Government promise to deliver high-skilled jobs and further levelling up in the region… Read more -
April is Stress Awareness Month
18th April 2023Stress Awareness Month is a time to focus on your own health and wellbeing, as well as the wellbeing of others… Read more -
Recognising one year as a Living Wage Employer
1st March 2023The NRL Group is proud to celebrate their first year as a Living Wage Employer… Read more -
Spotlight on rail apprenticeships
6th February 2023Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to get started in the rail industry and can lead to an exciting and rewarding career… Read more -
NRL Group to support 40 charities to mark 40th year
18th January 2023The NRL Group has announced their intentions to financially support 40 charities to mark their 40th year in business in 2023… Read more -
NRL adds their support to the Lighthouse Club construction charity
16th January 2023After being introduced to the great services the Lighthouse Club provides construction workers, the NRL Group were delighted to add their financial support by signing up to become a company supporter… Read more -
NRL promotes Brett Hawke to Rail Director
5th January 2023The NRL Group have appointed a new leader for their Rail contracting business, as Operations Manager Brett Hawke moves up the ranks to become Rail Director… Read more -
Case study: Preventing potential derailment at DIRFT
1st December 2022Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal (DIRFT) plays an important role in supporting carbon emission reduction targets for transport and logistics companies… Read more -
Carbon offsetting supports vital Uruguay reforestation efforts
1st December 2022As we continue with our journey to make long-lasting environmental changes, we were delighted to announce recently that we have successfully reduced our carbon footprint by 27% for our 2021 operations… Read more -
Case study: Maintaining Wigan Springs Branch sidings
29th November 2022Wigan Springs Branch is a busy depot designed to house more than 30 trains, to allow the regional train operator to manage their fleet and turn around trains ready to deliver passengers services each day. When NRL’s experienced team were engaged to assist with routine inspection and maintenance, a number derailment risks were identified which required resolution. Reporting improvement works Following a detailed inspection of the track, a number of areas of lipping were identified, including through the section from where the engineering train parked to the switch. If left unresolved, affected areas would be at risk of the lipping worsening, which could have created cracking on gauge corners and head sections. Within 24 hours, a full inspection report was issued to the client, detailing the derailment risks identified together with images of the affected assets and recommendations for repair works… Read more -
27% reduction helps NRL renew Carbon Neutral International Standard
21st November 2022The NRL Group is celebrating renewing their carbon neutral certification for a second year with a 27% reduction in their carbon footprint… Read more -
Celebrating Living Wage Week 2022
14th November 202214-20th November is Living Wage Week – a time to celebrate and raise awareness of a movement that’s helping to ensure people receive a fair and manageable wage… Read more -
NRL signs up to the Social Mobility Pledge
13th October 2022Businesses across the NRL Group have joined together to sign the Social Mobility Pledge… Read more -
Net Zero and HS2 – a greener future for rail
27th July 2022As progress continues to be made each day to bring the vision of HS2 to life, we’re taking a look at the environmental impact of the project and the net zero ambitions to build a greener rail sector… Read more -
The NRL Group signs the Armed Forces Covenant
22nd June 2022To formalise their ongoing support for the Armed Forces community, engineering recruitment and contracting specialists the NRL Group have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved the bronze Employer Recognition Scheme award… Read more -
Parkinson’s fundraiser aims for 2 million steps
13th June 2022Our Rail team have set themselves a gigantic fundraiser challenge, to collectively walk 2 million steps throughout the month of June to raise money for Parkinson’s UK… Read more -
Making our website more accessible
18th May 2022Our Rail business, alongside the wider NRL Group, are delighted to have recently launched a new accessibility tool to make navigating our website easier… Read more -
2021 – 20 years in Rail for NRL
23rd December 2021As the year reaches a close, colleagues across NRL’s Rail business are reflecting on 20 years delivering their services to the industry, following the formation of the business in 2001… Read more -
Diabetes: what are type 1 and 2 and how can you help?
18th October 2021This month our colleagues in NRL’s team are helping to raise awareness of diabetes – looking at what the condition is, different types of diabetes and how we can support fellow colleagues living with the condition… Read more -
NRL welcomes interest for new rail trainee roles
16th September 2021NRL’s Rail Operations Manager Brett Hawke is on a recruitment drive, looking to introduce a number of new trainee rail Grinders to their nationwide contracting team… Read more -
Make time to talk this World Suicide Prevention Day
10th September 2021On the 10th September every year people join together for World Suicide Prevention Day – to help raise awareness of the impact suicide has on people and their families… Read more -
Raising the signal to get the right mental health support
13th May 2021During Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re shining a spotlight on the resources available to ensure anyone in need of help can access the right materials… Read more -
National Apprenticeships Week: Meet Eliot and Jack
12th February 2021To celebrate National Apprenticeships Week this February we sat down with our Rail apprentices to find out more about their training and on the job learning. Around 750,000 people participate in apprenticeships each year, and like many businesses NRL is extremely keen to ensure we’re able to provide new opportunities for people to access apprenticeship training whenever we can – knowing first-hand the many benefits apprentices bring to a business… Read more -
NRL awarded Network Rail Ground Support contract
8th February 2021NRL’s specialist Rail team have been awarded a contract to provide Ground Support Teams to support Network Rail’s S&C Grinding Trains… Read more -
Stepping up for Barnsley Hospice
2nd February 2021When he’s not managing projects for our clients, our Rail Operations Manager Brett Hawke is busy coaching the Barnsley FC Ladies Under 13 football team… Read more -
Barnsley team welcome two new apprentices
21st January 2021NRL’s specialist Rail contracting business welcomed some new faces this month, as they inducted two new team members commencing their Rail apprenticeships… Read more -
NRL Rail Director Jim marks 25 years’ service
13th June 2019NRL Rail Director Jim Taylor recently reached 25 years’ service… Read more
