Network Rail placement scheme begins search for 50 graduates

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Network Rail has launched its Track & Train graduate scheme, with opportunities for 50 graduates to join the rail industry on 18-month paid placements.

The scheme, funded by Network Rail and launched in January 2012, involves companies based across Britain providing employment opportunities to graduates in their area.

Graduates are employed for three, six-month placements: one at Network Rail and two at either a passenger or freight operator or another company within the rail sector.

Track & Train is open to any young person who has graduated in the last two years but has been either unable to find a job or is under-employed in a non-graduate level role.

Simona Lungu, 23, graduated with 1st class honours from Nottingham Business School in 2011, and has been working with Network Rail and Transport for London on the Track & Train scheme.

She said: “As graduates we have had endless opportunities to develop and explore Network Rail and other train operating companies; everyone has been so supportive and willing to help us learn.

“To my greatest delight I discovered the complexity of the railway industry, where regardless of your background or career aspirations you will find something that suits you.”

Patrick Butcher, Network Rail’s group finance director, responsible for the scheme, said: “We know that there are many smart, talented individuals out there that haven’t had their break yet and as a growing industry we can work together to provide challenging, valuable and paid work experience to kick start their careers.”

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