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The rail industry is experiencing fast change, and it needs more young people than ever before to lead it. With 1/3 of the rail industry in 2024 being over the age of 50, employers across the industry are constantly looking for young talent that can provide fresh ideas, new skills, and enthusiasm to keep driving […]

Explore your future in rail! In collaboration with industry partners, we are offering an exclusive work experience programme aimed at 15-16 year-olds. Date: 17th-19th August 2026 Time: 10:00 – 15:30 Location: Network Rail, Square One, 4 Travis Street, Manchester, M1 2NY Gain hands-on insights Engage with industry experts Participate in interactive tasks Receive a behind-the-scenes […]

Explore your future in rail! In collaboration with Network Rail and Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE), we are offering an exclusive work experience programme aimed at 15-16 year-olds. Date: 8th July 2026 Time: 10:00 – 15:30 Location: Network Rail (Networx) 1 Puddledock, London, EC4V 3DS Gain hands-on insights Engage with industry experts Participate in interactive tasks […]

Network Rail and BMet (Birmingham Metropolitan College) have joined forces to create the Rail Skills Hub, a place to develop real, hands-on engineering skills. Open to 16-19 year olds, this programme is designed to be a pre-apprenticeship pathway to help prepare you for future opportunities in rail. Learn industry-relevant skills Get hands-on experience Boost your […]

South Western Railway (SWR) have opened applications for their 2026 apprenticeship roles. Everything from Fleet Commercial Leadership to Prosecutions Administration are available, and who knows, one could be your next career path. Please find the full list below, or go to the SWR site to find out more. Young Talent Apprenticeships • Train Planning Apprentice […]

Flexible working has rapidly become a crucial part of all industries, allowing companies to hire the best person for the role by better adapting it to their lives. That being said, flexible working in the rail industry might not be an option that you’ve heard much of. Is it even an option? Let’s take a […]

Explore your future in rail! In collaboration with key rail industry partners, we are offering an exclusive work experience programme aimed at 16 year-olds. Date: 28 July – 1 August 2025 (the programme will take place during Summer Holidays) Time: 09:30 – 15:30 Location: Birmingham (multiple locations) Gain hands-on insights into real projects and discover […]

Employment in the rail industry encompasses thousands of roles all working together to provide the most efficient and reliable transport service for the UK. Careers in rail are more in-demand than ever, with the workforce in potential need of 120,000 additional workers by 2030 to support ongoing infrastructure and sustainability projects. But why join the […]

Are you a woman interested in exploring a rewarding career in the rail industry? Look no further! This two-week initiative, run by Network Rail and TransPennine Express, offers an incredible opportunity for participants to receive free training and work placements in the North West area. Date: 16-27 June 2025 Time: 10:00-14:00 each day Location: Manchester For: Women aged […]

Ever wondered how trains travel across vast distances? Or how impressive railway stations are designed and built? That’s where Civil Engineers come in! If you’re a keen problem-solver, then a career as a Civil Engineer could be for you. Civil Engineers are in high demand in the UK rail industry, with thousands needed in the […]

Continued to develop the website as a valuable resource for varied audiences In 2024, we continued to update the website to ensure it is a valuable resource for people of all ages and from many backgrounds. New resources were added for parents and teachers, as well as content on various entry pathways into the industry, […]

This week, 10-16 February, is National Apprenticeship Week. Routes into Rail is getting involved by helping people learn more about apprenticeships. The theme for this year’s National Apprenticeship Week is ‘Skills for Life’. Apprenticeships are a great way for people of all ages to develop the skills they need to succeed in their careers. With […]