News Latest updates on rail careers from the Routes into Rail team.

Are you thinking about your next steps after finishing school? Looking for a new role? Wanting to take your career to the next level? Consider a degree apprenticeship! Like any apprenticeship, degree apprenticeships combine work and study. The difference is that you will finish your apprenticeship with a degree. You’ll be employed by a company […]

One of the best ways to enter the rail sector is through an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships offer the opportunity to earn while you learn and gain a recognised qualification on completion. Whether you want to work in IT, engineering, business, train driving, human resources or sustainability – there’s a route into rail for you with apprenticeships. […]

Customer Service roles are vital to the smooth and successful operation of the UK rail industry. They are the human face of the railways, ensuring passengers have positive and safe experiences. And Customer Service is one of the most in-demand rail careers, with 2,900+ needed between now and 2029. Common Customer Service roles in rail: […]

Architects are the creative minds behind the buildings and spaces we experience every day. They combine artistic vision with technical knowledge to design structures that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also safe, sustainable and meet the needs of the people who use them. If you are passionate about art, drawing and design, a career […]

Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain works for Transport for the North and is the self-described ‘Queen of the Railways’. She writes a regular guest blog for Routes into Rail about the interesting and innovative projects happening in rail. Improving gender accessibility is a key area of my current work and a national priority in rail. When we think […]

As technology evolves, the railways are changing too. Digital signalling replaces traditional ‘traffic light’ signals along the tracks with continuous, digital communication between trains and control centres. Digital signals provide real-time information to train drivers within their cabs, displaying data such as speed limits, track conditions and train positioning. Why is digital signalling important? Increased […]

Are you the one who loves tinkering with computers, building websites, or creating games? Maybe you’re fascinated by how apps work, or you just love solving complex problems with code. A career as a Software Engineer could be for you! Software Engineers are the creators of the digital world. They design, develop and test software […]

As the cleanest form of transport, rail will play a crucial role in achieving net zero and building a sustainable future for the UK. Moving people and freight around the country using the railways – rather than roads or planes – will be vital to achieve net zero and build a sustainable future for the […]

We are pleased to announce that South Western Railway has joined Routes into Rail as a Silver funder. Routes into Rail was set up to be a collaborative venture for the benefit of the whole industry and becomes a more effective resource as more rail organisations feed into the work it does. We work hand-in-hand […]

Are you the person in your group who is always organising things? Maybe you are great at planning events, or just love seeing a project through from start to finish. If that sounds like you, then becoming a Project Manager could be your calling! Project Managers are the people who make sure projects stay on […]

Routes into Rail is a sector initiative that aims to help solve the industry’s skills shortages by promoting and providing information about rail careers. Routes into Rail has introduced new email alerts to help aspiring professionals connect with exciting opportunities in the industry. This dedicated service will provide subscribers with alerts on live vacancies – […]

Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain is the Innovation Manager at East West Railway Company and self-described ‘Queen of the Railways’. She writes a regular guest blog for Routes into Rail about the interesting and innovative projects happening in rail. Regardless of the outcome of the upcoming election, the rail sector must present a clear vision of its future. We need […]