Paul HumesTraining Manager ISS Labour
Level 4
What does my job involve?
My role involves the day to day management of training and assessments both for Track safety and Overhead line competence
What do I like most about my job?
What I like most is seeing learners achieving their goals and being part of their journey
Adam ParkinsonOperations Supervisor – Rail Operations Group
CertHE Railway Operations Management 2019
What does my job involve?
I have to prepare trains for service, supervise train movements, undertake safety checks, solve any technical or logistical problems. Engage with signallers, drivers, commercial managers, controllers and other railway staff to get the job done.
What do I like most about my job?
When you know you have solved a problem and that train gets to its destination because of your experience and input, that’s quite rewarding.
Tommy GoreHead of Control for Greater Anglia
MA in Politics and Economic and Social History
What does my job involve?
I lead a team of 50+ people located in the GA control centre, where we’re responsible for responding to and managing incidents on a daily basis to make life a little easier for our customers.
What do I like most about my job?
I love getting out and about across our network, and meeting different people. No two day is the same on the railway, and it’s that variety that I love.
Rebecca FennellyMobile Operations Manager, Network Rail
BA History
What does my job involve?
The main part of my job is incident response which can cover a vast mix of situations.
When not doing this, it’s my role to ensure the railway remains safe for everyone using it and around.What do I like most about my job?
I love the variety of it. Every day has to potential for something completely different. You interact with so many people, not just in network rail but also the public, train companies and emergency services.
Stephen HartleyAccreditation Analyst at Rail Delivery Group
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
What does my job involve?
Liaising with retailers and train operating companies to ensure that rail tickets are sold correctly. This means passengers are issued with the right ticket for their journey, and that revenue reaches the operators owed.
What do I like most about my job?
The scale of the task – almost a billion tickets are sold each year – but more importantly, working with people who are passionate about the railway, and the social and economic benefit it delivers.
Dom MottramScheme Project Manager at Network Rail
BA Geography & Transport and BSc Railway Operations Management
What does my job involve?
Working with Network Rail & HS2 to make sure the new High Speed Trains can run on the existing conventional railway network.
What do I like most about my job?
Working with great people, and knowing that what we’re doing now will help run the railway in the UK for at least the next fifty years.
Adam ParkinsonOperations Supervisor – Rail Operations Group
CertHE Railway Operations Management 2019
What does my job involve?
I have to prepare trains for service, supervise train movements, undertake safety checks, solve any technical or logistical problems. Engage with signallers, drivers, commercial managers, controllers and other railway staff to get the job done.
What do I like most about my job?
When you know you have solved a problem and that train gets to its destination because of your experience and input, that’s quite rewarding.
Megan AblottSignalling and Telecoms Apprentice at Carillion Rail
Apprenticeship
What does my job involve?
Designing, installing, testing and project planning for signalling and telecommunication works.
What do I like most about my job?
I love that everyday is different and I learn from different colleagues. The job is adaptable, after my apprenticeship I will be able to choose if I want a track or office based role.
Christopher RedshawApprentice Rail Operative at Bombardier Transportation
What does my job involve?
My job involves maintenance of the Crossrail Class 345 fleet. I will be based at the new Old Oak Common Depot once built. I am currently studying towards an NVQ in Traction & Rolling Stock.
What do I like most about my job?
Although I have just started, everyday is different learning new things about the railway and Depot environment and meeting new people in the railway. I’m really enjoying my new career as a apprentice rail operative.