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We are pleased to announce that Intertrain has joined Routes into Rail as a Bronze 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 […]

We are pleased to announce that Bridgeway Consulting has joined Routes into Rail as a supporter. 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

We are pleased to announce that the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has renewed funding to support Routes into Rail. RIA has been a funder and a supporter of Routes into Rail since it was established in 2020. Routes into Rail was set up to be a collaborative venture for the benefit of the whole industry

Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain is the Innovation Manager at East West Rail and self-described ‘Queen of the Railways’. She will be writing a regular guest blog for Routes into Rail about the interesting and innovative projects happening in rail. I want to acknowledge that the rail industry has historically been cautious about embracing innovation and change. This is because

Interested in becoming a train driver but not sure where to get started? Look no further! Driving trains is a great career choice. Train Drivers in the UK are in high demand and earn an average of £48,000 per year. To become a Train Driver, most people do a Level 3 Train Driver apprenticeship. This

This week, 5-11 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

Partnered with UCAS In January 2023, Routes into Rail began a partnership with UCAS to reach engaged students considering university and apprenticeship options. The UCAS platform is the most visited and trusted portal for students in the UK. The partnership includes: An employer profile on the UCAS website. Social media and email campaigns to the

Supporting veterans and service leavers into careers in the rail industry. NSAR is the driving force behind Routes into Rail on behalf of the rail industry. Last week, NSAR Chief Executive Neil Robertson signed the Armed Forces Covenant, alongside Group Captain Daren Moss. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, organisations pledge to support the Armed

Want to know what it is like to work in the rail industry? Find out with our virtual work experience programme! Routes into Rail has been working with Springpod to create a virtual work experience programme that helps you learn more about the different careers available in rail and gain a deeper insight into working

Routes into Rail has been working with video production company Cognitive to produce a series of videos with information about the rail industry and rail careers. These videos are aimed at students, graduates, people interested in apprenticeships, teachers and parents. The videos are placed throughout the Routes into Rail website to reinforce information about rail