NSAR has been employing apprentices for other employers for two years now. Initially, we expected this service to be of use to small to medium […]
Thought Leadership Piece: NSAR as a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency (FJAA) Read more »
Earlier this week, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Pat McFadden, announced a series of reforms to the apprenticeship system, signalling a significant
Policy Update: Government Announces Apprenticeship Reforms and Youth Employment Package Read more »
We are excited to announce that applications will open shortly for our new digital apprenticeship scheme, in partnership with GBRX. Young people will have the
March Insights from NSAR Chief Executive Read more »
The Transport Committee recently released two reports on Rail Investment Pipelines: Ending Boom and Bust, both of which reference NSAR data. Referenced throughout the report:
NSAR Data Referenced in Two Transport Committee Reports Read more »
PlanBEE Rail is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9-15 February) by celebrating the impact being made by its apprentices across rail projects in the North
PRESS RELEASE: PlanBEE Rail Project Managers Remain on Track to Success Read more »
The government recently published a long-awaited statement on Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), outlining its first detailed vision for the project since taking office in 2024.
Policy Update: Northern Powerhouse Rail Read more »
We have recently published our 2025 Annual Report, and invite all members to read up on all of the projects we worked on last year.
NSAR Publishes Annual Report 2025 Read more »
2026 is set to be a pivotal year for the UK rail sector and for rail skills. Long-awaited reforms, major legislative milestones, and significant changes
Policy Update: Rail & Skills – What Lies Ahead in 2026 Read more »
The NSAR Rail Workforce Survey is an annual comprehensive survey of rail industry professionals. Each year, railway organisations across the industry contribute by submitting their
Findings from the 2025 Workforce Survey Read more »
As some of you may well know, and perhaps attended, our AGM and Skills Symposium was held at the historic Foundling Museum last week. We
December Insights from NSAR Chief Executive Read more »
Railways Bill Second Reading: Key Takeaways from the Debate The Railways Bill had its second reading earlier in the week, passing by 329 to 173
NSAR Policy Update: December 2025 Read more »
This December, we are hosting our Annual Meeting and Skills Symposium at the historic Foundling Museum in London. I invite all NSAR members to attend the
November Insights from NSAR Chief Executive Read more »
