Rail Industry Connected | Addressing recruitment challenges using technology with Daniel Merritt, Connected Railway

Ensuring there are enough people to work and deliver the projects outlined on the railways over the next ten years is a topic we’ve discussed many times on this podcast.

SMEs continue to struggle to find experienced resource to deliver, and with training investments being incredibly high with trainers and assessors being in huge demand, many companies are struggling to recruit well.

Today, we speak to Daniel Merritt, who has launched Connected Railway, which incorporates technology with addressing the rail skills challenge and linking frontline workers with opportunities to work in the railways.

You can find out more about Connected Railway on https://connected-railway.com/

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