On 25th November 2026, South Western Railway and Network Rail are hosting a joint Careers Insight Event at the shared Basingstoke Campus building for service leavers, veterans and military families.
The event provides a comprehensive look at career pathways within the rail industry:
- First-Hand Veteran Insights: Presentations from veterans regarding their transition from the military to the railway industry and their experiences working for both companies.
- Exclusive Site Tour: A guided tour of the Rail Operations Centre Wessex Integrated Control Centre (subject to operational incidents).
- Diverse Role Highlights: Dedicated sessions on Engineering opportunities, along with insights into Train Driver, Guard, and Rail Community Officer roles.
- Mini Careers Fair: Access to line managers and veterans to answer specific questions regarding different career paths and roles.
- Workshops & Support: Dedicated networking opportunities covering CV writing and interview techniques.
- Buffet & Networking: A light buffet lunch with further opportunities to network with members of the armed forces employee network.#
Follow the link below to book your ticket now:
