Did you know the railway has lots of jobs involving the environment, ecology and biodiversity? Network Rail is one of Britain’s biggest landowners so we have an important responsibility to look after the wildlife on and around the railway. Find out from Caitlin and Octavia what it’s like to work with the environment at Network … Continued
The railway offers a huge variety of career opportunities, from 3D modelling to protecting our biodiversity. If you love anything to do with science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), life at Network Rail could be for you! Here are seven jobs you never knew you could do on the railway: 1 – Architect There is … Continued
Birds’ nests, great crested newts and squirrels are just part of a normal working day for environment specialist Michelle Chrabalowski. Michelle spent her childhood camping in the woods and learning all about insects – but never thought she could find a job helping wildlife on the railway. Hear why environment experts like Michelle are so … Continued
This week, we shared how we saved hundreds of endangered fish in Cumbria during improvements to a Grade II listed viaduct. As one of Britain’s biggest landowners, we have a responsibility to help protect and improve biodiversity near the railway. Here are five times we’ve helped different wildlife across the country: Crayfish in Cumbria This … Continued