VIDEO: WILLESDEN JUNCTION DEPOT UNVEILS NEW DRIVER LEARNING HUB

Willesden Junction depot, a critical hub for our operations, traincare and fleet teams, has just completed an extensive refit, transforming its facilities into a state-of-the-art driver learning hub.

This modernised space, which underpins Arriva's commitment to its people, now includes dedicated training rooms equipped with the latest simulators for our 710 and 378 fleets, ensuring our safety-critical training remains at the forefront of industry standards.

Peter Jackson, business change project manager, who played a pivotal role in the project, shared his delight at the launch: "It has been a true pleasure to deliver this much-needed project through the collaboration of teamwork, providing a fresh, modern, and dynamic working & training environment for our operations, traincare, and drivers teams.

"Welcome to the new driver learning hub!"

The renovation also enhanced the driver manager office, training rooms, and additional spaces like the trade union office and a new chill zone, providing a more conducive environment for colleagues and visitors.

With improved facilities, including its Espresso Bar, this upgrade underscores our commitment to providing high-quality training and wellbeing and creating a better working environment for our team.

Scott Ive, head of operations, explains how important this revamp will be: “London Overground is an iconic brand, and for anyone who joins us as a driver, it is essential their first impression is a positive and professional one.  ARL’s newly refurbished learning centre now delivers in that regard. It also provides a much-improved working environment for our local trade union colleagues, drivers, operations trainers & driver management team.

"I am hugely grateful to everyone who played any part in bringing this project to life, but in particular I’d like to call out the considerable efforts of Scott Kemp, Rob Hurst and Peter Jackson.”

Welcome to the new era of learning and development at Willesden Junction!