Routes into Rail

                                                 Time to get your career in motion?

There’s far more to a career in rail than driving trains and maintaining the track.  The rail sector has thousands of people who work as architects, ecologists, data analysts, developers, marketing professionals, and more!  And there’s a route into rail for everyone.  Joseph was looking for a placement while studying at university, now he is helping plan the train timetables and engineering works. Cloe joined VolkerRail straight after sixth form on an apprenticeship, now she is a junior engineer ensuring the overhead lines on trains are installed safely and correctly. Adedayo has been learning all about the different departments within Network Rail’s graduate scheme; he’s hoping that his experiences will ultimately allow him to work abroad and experience the ‘global railway’. If you’re interested in starting your career in rail, on Routes into Rail read the stories of dozens of people on how they joined the rail sector, and why they’ve never looked back.  Through Routes into Rail, you’ll also find over 1,500 jobs in rail across the UK; along with opportunities to apply for graduate and apprenticeship schemes within rail, and guidance on which career is right for you.

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The rail sector needs thousands more people to join in the next five years, so if you or someone you know is looking for where they could grow a rewarding career – visit Routes into Rail to start your journey.