Rail Academy

Rail Academy – get your career on track

Want to be part of the biggest rail projects in the Midlands for decades?

High Speed 2 (HS2) & Midland Mainline Upgrade are on our doorstep and by studying with us at James Watt College, on one of our short rail courses, you can be ahead of the game.

Apply for Rail Level 2 course

With our 5-week Rail Engineering Track Maintenance course, you can be confident that you are on the right track for success.

Guaranteed introduction to a rail employer – getting you into work faster
Fully funded rail courses – so no cost to you
Starting hourly pay rate between £12-14 per hour
Bespoke small plant (machinery) training offered as part of the course
Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
Occupational Health & Safety Training included
Get your Personal Track Safety Certificate with us!

We offer regular start dates throughout the year at James Watt College.

Taking this course with us will give you your ‘ticket into rail’

Join us at our open event!

Every Friday – from 10am

Join us in person alongside our rail track at James Watt College, where we can provide more course information, help and guidance with application and to finalise the enrolment process.

You will need to bring with you;