What you’ll be doing

You’ll ensure our railways are fit for future generations, developing skills in rail strategy, long-term planning, and data analysis, supporting our teams and getting to grips with how their work feeds into timetable improvements, infrastructure projects, and improving train performance, all in order to meet changing passenger and freight needs.

Backed by data, you’ll advise on long-term rail travel trends at national and regional levels to generate future policy and strategy. You will learn how to use data analysis and modelling software to identify the structural and operational requirements of our railway and their surrounding areas. You will also learn how to prepare for large changes, such as HS2 and East-West Rail, spend time with train operators, and have a wide range of opportunities to explore the railway industry on shorter optional placements.

What you’ll get out of it

Over the first 18-months, you’ll gain a variety of experience across the company, and we’ll support you to discover the area you wish to specialise in. During the following 6-months, we’ll focus on the specific skills you’ll require to secure your desired permanent role. When it comes to the application process, we’ll give plenty of guidance and support to ensure you make a great impression.

You’ll have the chance to earn a chartership in transport planning and strategic planning. We’ll also give opportunities to earn further valuable professional qualifications as your career develops.

Previous graduates are now working as Strategic Planners, Timetable Planning Specialists, Station Capacity Specialists, Economic Analysts, Project Sponsors and Policy Advisors.