Saluting those on the front line

摘要

Metronet Rail has been investing in its people, and recognizing their skills and commitment with NVQ awards, as Plant Engineer reports. While London sleeps, there can be up to 5,000 people carrying out maintenance and renewal activities to ensure the Underground network is returned to safe service in the morning. Now Metronet Rail, responsible for renewing two-thirds of London's Tube, is formally recognising the skills of its front-line workers by awarding them the relevant National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs).Investing in people makes good business sense and, as part of the 30-year, ￡17 billion Public Private Partnership (PPP) with London Underground, Metronet is required to provide evidence that individual employees are competent in their jobs, and hold the appropriate safety and training certificates.