Author name: Sophie Reid

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

Big investment in new projects – like HS2, the TransPennine Route Upgrade, Northern Powerhouse Rail and East West Rail – the transition to net zero, technological advances and an ageing population leading to high retirement levels means rail needs thousands more professionals in the coming years. NSAR’s Rail Workforce Survey 2023 shows that the industry

We are pleased to announce that Colas Rail 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

2025 marks 200 years since the first train journey. In 1825 George Stephenson’s Locomotion No.1 hauled the world’s first passenger train along the Stockton and Darlington railway. People had never travelled so fast or in such numbers and the public came from all over the country to witness this first journey marking the beginning of