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Working at RDG

At the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals. We want to attract candidates from every background irrespective of culture or belief, instilling camaraderie in the workplace, whereby the integration of individual thoughts and values are encouraged. We strive to avoid and challenge discrimination against individuals with regard to gender, race, colour, religious beliefs, national origin, age, disability, sexual or relationship orientation
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About RDG

Rail plays an ever more crucial role in Britain, with long term growth in customer and freight. The Rail Delivery Group brings together all passenger and freight operators with Network Rail and HS2, providing services and support to enable them to succeed by delivering better services for customers.

RDG exists to unify, challenge and change.

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RDG exists to unify, challenge and change.
RDG’s values, known as ASPIRE, are Accountability, Support, Partnership, Inclusive, Respect and Excellence. Our values form an integral part of our recruitment, performance and recognition processes.

RDG supports Smart Working arrangements. As part of our smart working principles, we have adopted the hybrid style of working which allows employees the freedom to split more of their time between the home and office. We believe this improves productivity through a focus on outputs and enables a better work life balance for all our employees.

Find out more about: Rail Delivery Group, our values, and the benefits available to our staff.

Rail Industry Combined Vacancies

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of each train operator's vacancies. For more positions, you will need to visit their individual websites (links below).

Train company career pages

Our current vacancies

Please view our current job vacancies below.

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard from us within 20 days of the advert closing, we are afraid you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Train companies and freight operators have their own careers pages. For a round-up of vacancies and links to each operator, please check out our Train company careers page.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

Time to Change

Time to Change

Young Rail Professionals

Young Rail Professionals corporate member

Day in the life of people in RDG

Each member of our team is valued and recognised for their contribution and the individual qualities they bring to making RDG an exciting and enjoyable place to work.

But don’t just take our word for it. See what some of our colleagues have to say about why the Rail Delivery Group is a great place to work.
Susan Alake

Susan Alake

Internal Audit & Assurance Manager

What attracted you to work in the rail industry?
It is an industry that continues to grow and developed every day and I wanted to contribute too and be part of that growth.

What do you most like about working at RDG?
I love the people!! I have had the pleasure of working with and learning from such talented people over the years.

Charmaine Kerr

Charmaine Kerr

Office Services Manager

"What I like most about The Rail Delivery Group is the fact that no one is unreachable to talk to, or get help from. From the CEO to the last person hired, everyone strives for the same common goal, success. It’s great working for a company that appreciates the job of each and every employee. It's refreshing to work for a company that really does value their employees. From the culture, to the opportunity, to the commitment to our customers."

Jacqueline Starr

Jacqueline Starr

Chief Executive Officer

What attracted you to work in the rail industry?
I saw a mammoth opportunity to improve UK rail

What do you most like about working at RDG?
I love the autonomy and breadth of coverage, I perversely love the political challenges and there are some truly brilliant people.