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Work experienceNetwork Rail with Springpod

Connected: Network Rail virtual work experience (Springpod)

An on-demand virtual work experience programme with Network Rail covering railway maintenance, operations, project management and capital delivery, plus early careers routes. It includes quizzes and interactive activities and ends with a certificate. Springpod lists over 6 hours of content.

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At a glance

Run by
Network Rail with Springpod[1]
Who it’s for
Anyone aged 13 and over[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A certificate to upload to LinkedIn and add to a CV, plus an overview of railway careers and early careers schemes at Network Rail.[3]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where
UK-wide (UK-wide (online))
Format
Online
Dates
to

Sources

4 sources

  1. Springpod

    Connected: The Network Rail Virtual Work Experience | Springpod

    Join Network Rail to see how they connect people and places all over the UK.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Springpod

    Connected: The Network Rail Virtual Work Experience | Springpod

    This programme is open to anyone aged 13+

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Springpod

    Connected: The Network Rail Virtual Work Experience | Springpod

    a certificate to upload to LinkedIn and add to your CV

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Springpod

    Connected: The Network Rail Virtual Work Experience | Springpod

    Programme dates 24th June 2026 - 4th June 2027

    Checked 24 October 2026

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Who
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Worth
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