We are proud to have been actively recruiting ex-offenders and recruiting from within prisons since 2013. It is a smart way of attracting talent and it gives the chance for a new start to the people that need it most. Since rolling out our recruitment programme on the West Coast Main Line, we have hired more than 30 ex-offenders in roles across the business.

We have recently launched a partnership with New Leaf – a project which brings together partners as well as employers from across Warrington and Cheshire to change lives, create opportunities and make a positive contribution to local communities and the regional economy.

As part of this, we have recently held Employability Academies in conjunction with local Probation service. We are delighted to have successfully recruited two members of staff at Birmingham International and Coventry stations and we have more events planned for the New Year.