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 with funders—like South Western Railway—who have the everyday knowledge of industry needs that make Routes into Rail’s efforts authentic. In becoming a funder of Routes into Rail, South Western Railway has committed to supporting this important initiative to deliver skills for the railway of the future. Tim Culver, Senior Learning & Development Manager, South Western Railway said: "We’re proud to support Routes into Rail and play our part in inspiring the next generation of rail professionals. We nurture talent and provide fulfilling careers for over 5,000 people at SWR. With a wide range of roles—from engineering and operations to customer service and innovation—we believe there is an opportunity for everyone to find their niche and succeed. By working together with industry partners, we can create a thriving railway for the future."   South Western Railway Operating over 1,500 services each weekday, South Western Railway employs more than 5,000 people and provides commuter inter-urban, regional and long distance services to customers in South West London, the southern counties of England and the Isle of Wight.