Bishop Auckland based Stockton & Darlington Railway Youth Team are looking for new members to join the group, which is now based at Bishop Auckland Railway Station.
The group, which was set up 7 years-ago, consists of young people aged from 10 to 16 and provides members with work experience, volunteering, training and leisure opportunities at a network of railway organisations within the North-East, including Bishop Trains in Bishop Auckland, the Head of Steam Railway Museum in Darlington, Chester-le-Track and Northern Rail’s station adoption and station support schemes.
The group is also linked with Trackwork, a locally based Rail Engineering Apprenticeship scheme based in Shildon.
Youth Team members are regularly on duty at Bishop Auckland Station helping passengers, selling tickets and keeping the station clean and tidy. Membership is a great way to gain valuable customer service, communication and teamwork skills.
In addition to training and work experience opportunities, the group regularly go on day trips and take part in special events. Members also benefit from free train travel courtesy of Northern Rail.
Membership is free and is a great way to make new friends and do something different.
Anyone wishing to join the group is invited to call at the Ticket Office at Bishop Auckland Railway Station for an application form, or alternatively apply online at www.sdryt.org.uk/apply.
Shildon & District's local community newspaper.
