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Heritage railways offer significant wider benefits to the rail industry and to society. They train young volunteers on heritage railways, and that has led to many seeking careers on the national rail network. In some cases, they have provided training and apprenticeships appropriate to their future career choices. Volunteering has taught young people social skills and teamworking, and it has provided a productive and satisfying outlet for their energies and creative skills. Heritage railways can provide the practical illustration that underpins many aspects of the national curriculum, particularly for STEM subjects. They provide valuable apprenticeships and training in engineering and management skills, particularly for women.