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

Applications open for rail industry work experience programme!

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 how we work together to keep the UK’s railway running smoothly.
  • Engage with industry experts from engineering, digital and data, project management, and environmental teams.
  • Participate in interactive tasks to bring the learning to life.
  • Enhance your employability through bite-sized sessions on career pathways and future opportunities, which will include CV and interview guidance.
  • Experience an off-site visit to see our work in action first-hand!
Let your curiosity lead the way—explore new opportunities and discover how your interests can shape an exciting future in the rail industry! To apply, please fill out this form. Applications close 2 July 2025. Spaces are limited so apply now!
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Rail Industry Insights Week: Work Experience Programme

July 28 - August 1 @ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm - 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 [...]
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Career stories

Secunda: Project Management apprentice at NSAR

Secunda is a Project Management degree apprentice, with NSAR as part of our scheme as a flexi-job apprenticeship agency. She is employed by NSAR and undertakes placements at various other organisations to gain a variety of experience and skills.
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Sam: Data Analyst at NSAR

Sam joined NSAR in 2021 as a Data Analyst apprentice in the Workforce Planning team. He has recently finished his apprenticeship with First-Class Honours.
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