RAILSCOT | Engineering graduate improving signalling between Sheffield and London urges more women to consider railway careers [Network Rail]

Engineering graduate improving signalling between Sheffield and London urges more women to consider railway careers [Network Rail]

Date: 08/03/2021

A graduate who joined Network Rail during the COVID-19 pandemic and has been helping to improve the signalling on the Midland Main Line is encouraging more women to consider a career in the rail industry.

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Engineering graduate improving signalling between Sheffield and London urges more women to consider railway careers [Network Rail]

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