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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 […]

One of the best ways to enter the rail sector is through an apprenticeship. Apprenticeships offer the opportunity to earn while you learn and gain a recognised qualification on completion. Whether you want to work in IT, engineering, business, train driving, human resources or sustainability – there’s a route into rail for you with apprenticeships. […]

Rail needs tens of thousands more professionals over the coming years to keep the country running. This demand presents a great opportunity for anyone considering their first steps into a career – or looking for a career change. An apprenticeship is a great way to start a career in rail. Whether you did well in […]

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 […]

In August 2023, Routes into Rail and Springpod created a virtual work experience programme that helps students learn about the different careers available in rail. The 10-hour programme gives students a deeper insight into working in the industry and focuses on the most in-demand roles in rail. It consists of information, fun activities and quizzes […]

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 […]

Last month, Routes into Rail, Network Rail and VolkerRail attended the Women in Engineering and Technology event to speak to young women interested in a STEM career. The in-person event was hosted by London South Bank University and streamed online. There were speeches from: Nilda Sanchez, a Senior Engineer at Network Rail Cecelia Hansen-Saunders, Commercial Director for VolkerRail Alice Williams-Allden, […]

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 […]

Railways have long been vital to connecting people and communities. Behind the scenes, there’s a world of innovation driving the industry forward. One person at the forefront of this movement is Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain, the Innovation Manager at East West Rail and self-described ‘Queen of the Railways’. Routes into Rail recently spoke to Daisy about her […]

Routes into Rail made an impact on students, teachers and parents at two recent events: the Big Bang Fair and UCAS Discovery Birmingham. The Big Bang Fair is a national event dedicated to inspiring young minds to pursue careers in STEM. Routes into Rail – along with funding organisations Network Rail, HS2, Freightliner, Amey and […]