How to Get on the Railway Industry Job Ladder
Vital information for anyone aspiring to work in the rail industry, including information on the graduate programmes, apprentice recruitment schemes, training courses and employee benefits provided by the largest rail companies.
Interview: Steve Bowdidge, Driver
Case study on Steve Bowdidge, a driver employed by EWS Network, the largest freight operator in the UK. Steve describes how he obtained his position, his training scheme as an apprentice and offers career advice for graduates and aspiring apprentices.
Interview: Donna Terry, Local Operations Manager
Case study on Donna Terry, an operations manager for Network Rail. Donna offers advice for those wanting to start a career in the railway industry and describes how her career has developed from her first training course to her becoming team manager.
Interview: Stephen Shipley, Contract Administration Manager
Case study on Stephen Shipley, a contract administration manager working for Tube Lines, currently responsible for 1/3 of the refurbishment and maintenance of the London Underground. Stephen offers career advice for graduates aspiring to work in the rail industry.