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Perks of Working in Rail

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 rail industry in the first place?
  • Variety of Roles: Whether you’re interested in customer service, engineering or driving trains, the rail industry is guaranteed to have the perfect role for your skills and aspirations.
  • Guaranteed Career Growth: Many roles in rail offer structured progression from entry-level all the way up to senior management. In fact, plenty of roles in rail require no prior experience to get started.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Rail is a sector that is consistently dedicated to creating a more diverse workforce and inclusive environment built up of highly talented individuals.
  • Continuous learning: Many rail companies encourage constant learning through training and paid programmes to continue building your skills within the industry.
  • Competitive Salaries: Salaries within the rail industry are frequently competitive and often above national averages, particularly those in technical and operational roles.
  • Job Stability: Rail provides essential infrastructure that is crucial to the UK economy, meaning plenty of roles will always be required to accommodate these demands.
  • Fostering High-Demand Skills: The skills you develop within your rail career are highly transferable into other infrastructure and logistical sectors if you’re looking for a change.
  • Green Sector Growth: Join a sector at the forefront of exciting and rapid sustainable development in transport.

The rail industry is a varied and ever-evolving environment to learn and build crucial skills from whilst forging your career in UK transport. Although we’ve listed a few, there are undoubtably many more benefits to working in rail that you could discover along the way in your next role!

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Never Mind the Gap work experience programme

June 16 - June 27 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - 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, [...]
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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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