Train’d Up has announced the appointment of Emma Barrett-Peel as Chief Executive Officer, marking a new phase of growth for the organisation as it expands its engineering and rail apprenticeship programmes.
Emma officially took up the role on 2 March 2026, bringing extensive experience from across the UK skills and training sector. She previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Learning Curve Group and has also worked as an Ofsted inspector for the past four years, giving her significant insight into quality assurance, compliance and the future of vocational education.
Train’d Up is the UK’s largest provider of rail apprenticeships and has been rapidly expanding its engineering training offer in response to increasing demand for skilled workers across infrastructure and technical industries.
Her appointment forms part of the organisation’s long-term strategy to strengthen its leadership in rail training while growing its broader engineering apprenticeship provision.
The company is continuing to invest in curriculum development, employer partnerships and new delivery models designed to support the evolving needs of rail and engineering employers across the UK.
Emma Barrett-Peel said:
“Joining Train’d Up at this stage of its journey is incredibly exciting. The organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality apprenticeships that genuinely make a difference to individuals and employers across the rail and engineering sectors.
“We are investing in apprenticeships that help employers build real capability – from maintenance and reliability through to technician development. Our focus is on delivering quality outcomes, meaningful employer impact, and training that fits around the operational realities of modern engineering businesses.”
Train’d Up says the leadership appointment will support the organisation’s continued growth while ensuring its training programmes remain closely aligned with the skills demands of the rail and engineering sectors.
