Rail retraining for Rover workers
April 21, 2005
Nearly 200 of the 5,000 employees being made redundant by MG Rover could be offered jobs working on the railways.
Track company Network Rail says it wants to retrain them to fill vacancies in the Birmingham area.
The electrical and engineering skills of the Longbridge car workers will transfer well to the railways, it says.
The BBC's Tom Symonds said there would be "plenty of work" because of a railway skills shortage in the Midlands and an increased maintenance programme.
Jobs fair
Workers transferring to the railways could expect intense pressure to ensure train services run smoothly, he added.
Network Rail has stepped up its maintenance programme to try and reduce breakdowns that cause delays.
The company wants to retrain the Rover employees to work on the track, manage projects and repair signals.
A jobs fair will be held to introduce them to the rail industry.
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