Greater Anglia's First Step into Rail

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14th December 2025

Entry Requirements:
Aged 18-25 and not in employment, training or education

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14th December 2025

Are you aged 18-25, unemployed and interested in exploring a career in rail?

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This 3-week programme combines vocational training with hands-on practical learning on Greater Anglia’s network. Training will be provided by us, Central Training Academy, and will help you build the skills that employers seek.

 

You’ll get real hands-on experience working alongside Greater Anglia’s customer service teams at busy stations. From day one, you’ll be shadowing experienced staff, learning practical frontline skills and seeing what it’s like to work in the rail industry.

Alongside your placement, you’ll also take part in classroom-based training delivered by Central Training Academy. This includes sessions to build your confidence, communication skills, time management, and awareness of topics like unconscious bias, prejudice, and managing challenging situations.

You’ll also gain insight into how the railway operates behind the scenes, including customer service, engineering, and train service delivery, giving you a full picture of career paths in rail.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have valuable experience to boost your CV, the confidence to take the next step, and the skills to apply for entry-level roles in rail or other industries.

You’ll get real hands-on experience working alongside Greater Anglia’s customer service teams at busy stations. From day one, you’ll be shadowing experienced staff, learning practical frontline skills and seeing what it’s like to work in the rail industry.

Alongside your placement, you’ll also take part in classroom-based training delivered by Central Training Academy. This includes sessions to build your confidence, communication skills, time management, and awareness of topics like unconscious bias, prejudice, and managing challenging situations.

You’ll also gain insight into how the railway operates behind the scenes, including customer service, engineering, and train service delivery, giving you a full picture of career paths in rail.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have valuable experience to boost your CV, the confidence to take the next step, and the skills to apply for entry-level roles in rail or other industries.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14th December 2025

Entry Requirements:

Aged 18 to 25 and not currently in education or training

Duration:
3 weeks

Start Date:
3rd March 2026

Attendance:
Full time

Locations:
Cost:
FREE

If you have any questions please contact us!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 14th December 2025

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