Train Planning Placement

This is a fixed-term contract placement within the Train Planning Unit, working with a team of around 70 planners.

What You'll Be Doing

As a placement student, you will receive training and support to become a productive member of the team. The role offers a broad introduction to the rail industry and includes:

• Producing documents detailing short-term timetable variations for operational and customer service colleagues.
• Recording and reporting on the department's Key Performance Indicators.
• Organising and administrating special events planning groups.
• Maintaining and developing timetable data for the Passenger Information System.
• Collaborating with other departments and the industry to improve train service performance.
• Undertaking train planning activities.

What You'll Need

• To be a registered university undergraduate student on a degree that includes a year in industry, ideally in transport, geography, or logistics.
• An understanding of the railway industry, its framework, and operation.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new software.
• The ability to learn quickly, self-organise, and manage tasks efficiently.
• Analytical skills, initiative, and effective communication abilities.
• An accurate, clear, methodical, and responsible approach to work.

Key Information

• Contract Length: July 2027 to September 2028.
• Location: London King's Cross Station.
• Salary: £30,767 per annum.
• Benefits: Paid annual leave, free and discounted rail travel.
• Application Deadline: 13th November 2026.
• Interviews: December 2026.
• Start Date: July 2027 (with a two-month overlap in September 2028 for handover).