Lumo recruits 16 apprentice drivers

Newcastle-headquartered train company Lumo has welcomed 16 new apprentice customer driver recruits as it prepares to launch its new daily services between London Euston and Stirling.

The expansion will offer ten services per day Monday to Saturday and eight on Sundays, enhancing travel options for passengers in both Scotland and England.

The apprentices have started a nine-month training programme combining practical and theoretical learning, supported by Lumo’s experienced team.

Lindsay Gauntlett, people and culture manager at Lumo, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome our new apprentices onboard this week, a key step in preparing to launch our route connecting London Euston and Stirling.

“We’re very proud of the fact that nearly all Lumo colleagues have had the opportunity to train through our apprenticeship programme with Train’d Up.

“Last year, we celebrated the milestone of 95 per cent of our team joining through an apprenticeship programme.

“As a company, we believe in supporting local people to have the opportunity to work in the rail industry, regardless of their previous career and background.”

Lumo recently earned the Clear Assured Bronze Standard, recognising its commitment to inclusivity and diversity. 

The apprentices come from a variety of backgrounds, some with previous rail experience and others new to the industry.

Anthony Kidd previously worked as an art director for the popular TV soap Coronation Street, but has decided to ‘swap the cobbles for the cab’ and join Lumo as an apprentice customer driver. 

Andrew added: “I’m very excited to have joined Lumo. 

“This is a complete career change for me but I know it’s the right decision, with Lumo having such a great reputation for being a rewarding and diverse place to work.

“Despite not previously working in the industry, I have family who do, and they’ve all recommended it to me as a brilliant career. 

“I’m looking forward to playing my part in offering high quality, affordable travel in the unique Lumo way!”

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