Other careers in railway but not a driver...

graezym · 15th June 2009, 10:06

Hi all,

So its obvious that its easier to get a driver job if your already in the rail business.

What other careers are there out there then?

I have the option to go to university, so not really looking into being a trolley person...

37401 · 15th June 2009, 13:07

There are many try: www.jobs-in-rail.co.uk or http://www.railwaypeople.com and keep looking at the TOC websites, thats what im doing anyways

**Mojo** · 16th June 2009, 22:42

Both TOCs and the aajor transport groups such as First have Graduate programmes. Many current and former TOC MDs were in BR management trainee companies. There are plenty of transport and logistics degrees out there (I'm on one of them and also work part-time for a TOC), but if you have got good grades then perhaps something in Engineering might be more appropriate?

Rich · 17th June 2009, 12:48

Sheffield Hallam University run a Railway Engineering Degree, and are the only one to do so. The course is sponsored by various railway industry companies, including Network Rail, and includes 5 months of work placement per year. At the end of the 2 years (or 3 if you can/want), you will be offered a job. That is a very brief description of it, and you'll find more here: www.shu.ac.uk/courses/rail

The course is difficult to get on because there are less than 50 places - experience on a preserved line would be highly advisable!

I am pleased to say I'm doing the course from September onwards, and have been offered a position as a Trainee Engineer at Volker Rail who are my sponsor through the course and employer after it finishes

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**Max** · 22nd June 2009, 18:55

Transport planning perhaps? Definitely a good way to get into the logistical side of the rail industry as opposed to the operations. Leeds do a seriously interesting degree that I considered doing, and can also be combined with geography (joint honours) if you're interested in it. See http://www.its.leeds.ac.uk/ for more info!

AlexS · 23rd June 2009, 22:11

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Originally Posted by Rich

Sheffield Hallam University run a Railway Engineering Degree, and are the only one to do so. The course is sponsored by various railway industry companies, including Network Rail, and includes 5 months of work placement per year. At the end of the 2 years (or 3 if you can/want), you will be offered a job. That is a very brief description of it, and you'll find more here: www.shu.ac.uk/courses/rail

The course is difficult to get on because there are less than 50 places - experience on a preserved line would be highly advisable!

I am pleased to say I'm doing the course from September onwards, and have been offered a position as a Trainee Engineer at Volker Rail who are my sponsor through the course and employer after it finishes

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We had some of the Volker Rail lads and one Network Rail lad at Sheffield working with us on placement in May and on the whole we were pretty impressed with them - hopefully they found working with us on a live project useful as well. I imagine it will be one of the only times in their careers they are expected to dig a 6 feet deep hole by hand to plant a signal in.

Rich · 2nd July 2009, 10:54

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Originally Posted by AlexS

We had some of the Volker Rail lads and one Network Rail lad at Sheffield working with us on placement in May and on the whole we were pretty impressed with them - hopefully they found working with us on a live project useful as well. I imagine it will be one of the only times in their careers they are expected to dig a 6 feet deep hole by hand to plant a signal in.

Top stuff, I can't wait for that!

15th June 2009, 10:06	#1
graezym Member Join Date: 7 Jun 2009 Posts: 8	Other careers in railway but not a driver... Hi all, So its obvious that its easier to get a driver job if your already in the rail business. What other careers are there out there then? I have the option to go to university, so not really looking into being a trolley person...

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Rich Established Member Join Date: 10 Jun 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,846	Sheffield Hallam University run a Railway Engineering Degree, and are the only one to do so. The course is sponsored by various railway industry companies, including Network Rail, and includes 5 months of work placement per year. At the end of the 2 years (or 3 if you can/want), you will be offered a job. That is a very brief description of it, and you'll find more here: www.shu.ac.uk/courses/rail The course is difficult to get on because there are less than 50 places - experience on a preserved line would be highly advisable! I am pleased to say I'm doing the course from September onwards, and have been offered a position as a Trainee Engineer at Volker Rail who are my sponsor through the course and employer after it finishes . __________________ The Red Right Hand Site Engineer - Manchester Metrolink Extension (Airport Line)

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Mojo Muffin head Administrator Join Date: 7 Aug 2005 Location: London W12 Posts: 11,510	Both TOCs and the aajor transport groups such as First have Graduate programmes. Many current and former TOC MDs were in BR management trainee companies. There are plenty of transport and logistics degrees out there (I'm on one of them and also work part-time for a TOC), but if you have got good grades then perhaps something in Engineering might be more appropriate?

22nd June 2009, 18:55	#5
Max Admaxistrator Administrator Join Date: 8 Jun 2005 Location: Milan, Italy Posts: 4,335	Transport planning perhaps? Definitely a good way to get into the logistical side of the rail industry as opposed to the operations. Leeds do a seriously interesting degree that I considered doing, and can also be combined with geography (joint honours) if you're interested in it. See http://www.its.leeds.ac.uk/ for more info!