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Is working on the railway a good job UK?

If your happy working nights the railway is a great career with huge potential for progression. I know people working for all the big companies and they all complain about them - but none of them ever leave the railway.



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If your happy working nights the railway is a great career with huge potential for progression. I know people working for all the big companies and they all complain about them - but none of them ever leave the railway.

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*Shift work: Railway workers often work shifts, which can be disruptive to their personal lives. *Long hours: Railway workers often work long hours, which can be tiring. *Dangerous work: Railway work can be dangerous, and there is always the risk of accidents.

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The average age of a T&E worker is 45 years (yr) and over 40 percent are 50 yr or older.

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There are risks and disadvantages of transporting your goods by rail including: routes and timetables available can be inflexible, especially in remote regions. rail transport can be more expensive than road transport. mechanical failure or industrial action can disrupt services.

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THE PAY IS GREAT While money isn't everything, it sure doesn't hurt when looking at potential new careers. According to PayScale, the average salary for someone in the rail freight transportation industry is $81,000 per year.

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10 Downsides of Train Travel
  • Limited Destinations.
  • Expense.
  • Crowded Conditions.
  • Multi-Leg Journeys.
  • Noisy Neighbors.
  • Seedy Stations.
  • Language Problems.
  • Luggage Issues.


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Work Schedules Because trains operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, railroad workers' schedules may vary to include nights, weekends, and holidays. Most work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.

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