Rail needs tens of thousands more professionals over the coming years to keep up with passenger demand and government investment. Be a part of the next generation of the rail industry!
Routes into Rail is an initiative run by the rail industry to provide advice and information on the wide range of careers offered in the rail industry. The rail industry is so much more than train drivers and station personnel. Whether you want to work in IT, engineering, business, human resources, sustainability – or driving trains! – there’s a route into rail for you. Find out about careers, training, apprenticeships, university courses and graduate opportunities through Routes into Rail.
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Change your cookie settingsWhether it’s building state-of-the-art stations, designing more energy-efficient trains, or finding innovative ways to keep people safe, there’s a route into rail for everyone.
There are so many reasons to work in the rail industry. Billions in investment means rail needs thousands more professionals over the coming years.
Major projects, as well as modernising infrastructure, enhancing sustainability and the ongoing maintenance of the railway, translate to high demand for workers now and in the future. You can choose from a wide range of roles that go beyond the roles you might see using the railway day-to-day. Think project management, business, HR, marketing, IT and more. Earn a higher-than-average wage – the average wage in rail is £42,800 – 22% higher than the UK average wage. Be part of a diverse and inclusive industry aiming to have a workforce that represents the passengers it serves. Help build a sustainable future – moving people and freight around the country using the railways, rather than roads or planes, will play a crucial role in achieving net zero. Travel the country as part of your work – with major rail projects being rolled out across the country and the ongoing railway maintenance, there is demand no matter where you are based. And be part of an exciting and innovative industry! The railway is almost 200 years old – so it has a rich history of innovation and advancement. Developing and implementing new technologies is part of what we do every day.
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Visit our websiteThe advice that I would give to anyone considering a career in Rail of any discipline would be, don’t be afraid to take on a challenge and try something new, because the path you end up on might just be the best decision you ever made.
Rail is a truly open, diverse and inclusive environment, harnessing the skills and expertise of all our people and attracting the best talent to help us have a safe, accessible railway for everyone. Rail is committed to proactively and positively impacting the communities it services, especially when it comes to employment. Local talent is vital to the work rail does – developing local skills is a necessity to ensure the railway keeps moving. While there is still some way to go, the rail sector has seen the percentage of women employed in rail grow from 8% to 17% in the last 5 years. Rail offers many opportunities for people with disabilities, both visible and invisible, and people who are neurodivergent – so it makes an ideal choice for so many people’s careers.