Porterbrook supports Routes into Rail refresh

Porterbrook are delighted to support the refurbishment of the National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) website to deliver a lasting legacy from Railway 200 and attract more talent into the industry.

The Routes into Rail recruitment portal is undergoing a substantial upgrade to enable NSAR to stay in long-term contact with prospective employees, facilitating their success in a career in rail.

In addition to providing funding for this project, Porterbrook has played a key part in the Railway 200 celebrations, including funding the installation of the exhibition train Inspiration’s unique and eye-catching livery which has been travelling around Britain since June 2025 and telling the story of the railway. It has been explored by 80,000 visitors, including 140 school children who were welcomed to visit the train at Long Marston Innovation Centre and enjoy its informative displays which showcase the variety of careers in rail.

Mary Grant, CEO of Porterbrook, said: “Railway 200 has given us a unique platform to inspire the next generation and highlight the vast opportunities to join this amazing sector. Routes into Rail plays a vital role in attracting new talent to the railway. Our continued support, alongside the wider industry, is now extremely important to ensure we build on the legacy of the celebrations.

Neil Robertson, Chief Executive of NSAR Ltd, said: “We’ve been proud to support Railway 200 through our Routes into Rail initiative and have seen strong, positive responses after a year of exciting activities and of course, the travelling exhibition train Inspiration. A key legacy of Railway 200 is the new Routes into Rail website, delivered by Worldline as part of its sponsorship of Railway 200. We look forward to continue building on the momentum of the 200th year celebrations, using this new and improved site to further champion careers in rail for future generations.”

Emma Roberts, Railway 200 Programme Manager, said: “I’m incredibly proud that Railway 200 is leaving this lasting legacy. Thanks to this investment, many more young people and career movers will be able to find fulfilling and enjoyable careers in our fantastic industry, improving their futures and our country's fortunes. Thank you to Worldline, NSAR, Porterbrook and our many industry partners for making this possible.”

The revamp follows a year of industry-boosting events for Railway 200 and utilisises this drive with improvements to its speed, navigation and content. The first phase of the development, which saw the website acquire a new, modern look, is now complete. The second phase – improving content, usability and data capture will be finilised in the summer.

Follow the attachment – Routes into Rail to explore the update and learn more about rail career possibilities.