Accredited railway engineering qualifications, Sentinel PTS tickets, and direct employment pathways into the UK rail industry. Learn on our dedicated outdoor track yards with 100% funded options.
94%
Employment Outcome within 90 days
100%
Practical Outdoor Track Yard Training
£30k - £52k
Average Starting Rail Salary Range
PTS AC/DCCR, Track Induction (TIC), Small Plant & Sentinel profiles set up.
Complete Rail-spec high-vis kit, Network Rail standard medical, and Drug & Alcohol screening arranged.
Direct hiring links with major railway maintenance & renewal labour suppliers.
Are you unemployed or earning under £25k?
You may qualify for 100% Government Funding.
Select your ideal role to preview the certified progression route, starting wages, and entry requirements.
Every ticket and diploma is taught by certified Network Rail track assessors on practical ballast, sleepers, and points.
The mandatory ticket required for anyone stepping foot lineside. Covers AC & DCCR electrified lines, track walking rules, hazards, emergency procedures, and practical hands-on induction.
The flagship standard for launching an enduring rail career. Master track geometry, sleeper renewal, ballast regulation, rail replacement, small plant machinery operation, and track inspection.
Step up into supervisory and safety critical leadership. Learn to set up safe systems of work (SSOWP), brief track workgroups, manage lineside risks, and command site protection.
Certified hands-on competency training for essential track equipment including rail saws, disc cutters, impact wrenches, ballast tampers (Kango), and generators.
An all-in-one intensive program combining PTS, TIC, Industry First Aid, Manual Handling, and interview preparation designed to move candidates from unexperienced to lineside employment within one month.
Designed for working operatives looking to progress to Team Leader, Senior Track Hand, or Track Inspector. Deep dive into signalling, overhead line electrification (OLE), and complex fault diagnosis.
Many railway qualifications are fully supported through Adult Education Funding and Government Skills Bootcamps. Answer 3 quick questions to check your status.
You qualify for full AEB / Bootcamp sponsorship. Tuition, PPE, and Sentinel setup can be 100% covered at no cost to you.
We bridge the gap between classroom theory and what primary railway contractors look for on night shifts and weekend possessions.
Train on 100+ meters of actual railway track with real switches, crossings, track ballast, third rail simulation, and overhead wire sections.
Our tutors aren't just lecturers; they are current and former Network Rail Team Leaders, Track Engineers, and NSAR certified trainers.
We hold regular recruitment speed-dating days right in our academy with Tier 1 and Tier 2 railway manpower suppliers looking for recruits.
We manage your Sentinel registration, medical assessments, drug & alcohol screenings, and high-visibility railway PPE from day one.
Brief telephone screening, funding validation, Network Rail medical check, and D&A clearance.
Classroom railway safety standards followed by hands-on track walking, small tools, and hazard simulation.
Pass your exams to unlock your official Sentinel smartcard with PTS & Track Induction endorsements.
Interview with partner rail contractors and begin shifts on major infrastructure projects across the UK.
At On Track Futures, we partner directly with Tier-1 infrastructure contractors, labour supply agencies, and rail engineering groups. We deliver candidates who arrive on shift with clean Sentinel cards, complete high-vis rail gear, and genuine practical ballast experience.
Hear directly from graduates who took their tickets with On Track Futures.
"I was stuck in warehouse work earning minimum wage. I enrolled onto the fully funded Level 2 Track Maintenance course. Three weeks after completing my PTS and TIC, I had my first weekend shift. I'm now bringing in over £750 a week."
David M.
Track Operative, West Midlands
"The practical track at the college made all the difference. When I went out on real track during night possessions, there were no surprises. We knew how to clip and unclip rails, check gauges, and handle power tools safely."
Sarah T.
Track Maintenance Operative, London
"Came back to On Track Futures for my COSS safety critical upgrade. The tutors are top-tier railway veterans who guide you through the real-world communication skills and rulebook protocols you need."
Kieran P.
Controller of Site Safety (COSS)
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Midlands Training Centre & Track Yard
Units 4-6 Railway Hub, Tyseley Rail Yard, Birmingham B11 2HJ
Greater London & South Campus
Direct Rail Training Facility, Stratford Works, London E15 2SP
North West & Manchester Centre
Permanent Way Academy, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1GA
Do I need railway experience? No! Our Level 2 and Bootcamp courses start from foundational safety and permanent way principles.
What is the medical exam? Network Rail requires normal color vision, hearing standards, and passing a standard urine drug & alcohol test.