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We are Network Rail.

We’re problem solvers and solution finders. We design stations, repair tracks, code software, do finance, and so much more. We also drive career direction for people like you.

Choose a career with us and you’re choosing a career with real meaning. You’ll be part of a large and growing UK organisation that genuinely cares about its people and the world around us.

We have opportunities for Graduates. We have opportunities for Undergraduates. We have opportunities for school leavers. We want to create a safe and sustainable future for everyone.

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Graduate Schemes

Our Graduate schemes offer the expert training and professional development you need to build a secure and successful future. Gain hands-on experience across a range of roles and projects, rotating between placements to discover what interests you, where your passions lie and what your future career direction could be.

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Undergraduate Placements

Whether you’re looking to spend a year with us or just a summer, we’ll give you the chance to experience our culture, discover what a career with us is like and gain exposure to projects and possibilities. Our Undergraduate schemes will offer support from experienced managers, past graduates and other professionals.

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Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship with us will set you up for a career full of possibilities. With schemes in areas across our business, we’ve got something for everyone. Our apprentices receive all the structure, support and experiences needed to grow and develop.