News & Insights

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NRL’s awarded 8-year Hand Grinding Services contract for Network Rail

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Flying the flag for apprenticeships

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Looking back at another successful Safety Stand Down Day

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News Roundup – Issue 3

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Checking in with one of our Rail apprentices

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The Armed Forces and the Rail sector

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Latest rail job opportunities with NRL

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How Hatfield changed rail safety

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Standing down to reflect on railway safety

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NRL passes another successful RISQS audit

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Destination Derby for Great British Railways

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April is Stress Awareness Month

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Spotlight on rail apprenticeships

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NRL promotes Brett Hawke to Rail Director

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Net Zero and HS2 – a greener future for rail

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NRL welcomes interest for new rail trainee roles

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NRL awarded Network Rail Ground Support contract

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Barnsley team welcome two new apprentices

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NRL Rail Director Jim marks 25 years’ service

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Preventing potential derailment at DIRFT

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Maintaining Wigan Springs Branch sidings