Introduction to the Rail Industry - Level 2

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Newcastle College Rail And Civil Engineering 19

Length 1 years
Study Full-Time
Location Rail Academy, Gateshead

Qualification Gained

Level 2 EAL Certificate in Rail Engineering

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More about the course

Are you interested in rail engineering? Do you have what it takes to work in one of the the UK's fastest growing industries?

This Introduction to the Rail Industry course includes everything you need to know when starting your journey in the rail industry, such as employment rights and communication in the workplace.

You will study at Newcastle College's Rail and Civil Engineering Academy, where you will learn in a real working environment. This industry standard facility features rail track bays, signalling and telecommunications equipment, OLE (Overhead Line Electrification) equipment and essential track maintenance tools.

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Aaron Bullha

Level 3 Rail Engineering

"My lecturers and tutors have all gone out of their way to make sure me and my classmates know everything we need to know, not just in track and rail but general engineering as well. I feel like having the opportunity to practice on real-life rail equipment will help me no matter where in the industry I progress, and it’s all thanks to Newcastle College."

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