Network Rail reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(2,609 total reviews)

Jeremy Westlake

71% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Network Rail has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,609 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Network Rail employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews
2.0
Mar 14, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great at developing young designers and you are able to talk to so many different knowledgeable people. People generally want to do the best thing for the industry.

Cons

For all the constant change that is attempted in the organisation, there are too many stuck in their ways middle to upper management that are great a resisting the changes so that nothing really fundamentally changes. So much red tape that restricts innovation and serious people being able to effectively manage a team.

3.0
Feb 24, 2018

Going nowhere fast

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Contributing to the ongoing development of an important piece of national infrastructure

Cons

An industry ownership structure that sets everyone at odds with one another.

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Network Rail Response
7y
Thank you for taking your time to leave us a review. We appreciate your feedback both positive and constructive! Reinold Talent Acquisition Manager
4.0
Feb 6, 2018

Talks a Good Game

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Massive focus on Values and Behaviours, care for wellbeing, safety etc, could make this an amazing place to work. It is in many areas and locations, but not all.

Cons

Scared and ineffective middle managers can make life hell in some locations and areas.

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Network Rail Response
8y
Thank you very much for your review. The massive focus on values, behaviours, safety & care for well being are so true. Thank you for all your hard work the past 10 years, we really value our staff. We appreciate that with over 37000 staff nation wide, our inclusive culture will always need to be reinforced in order to reach all parts of the organisation. As you know, we have Diversity & Inclusion champions to support this throughout the organisation from our office staff to our track workers. I'm glad to say we've recently signed our 1000th Diversity & Inclusion champion as champions of all the positive things you mentioned and to help us walk the walk. I would encourage signing up to be a Diversity & Inclusion champion as well. In terms of problem people, we may not always know. I'm not sure if you're aware of this but, we have a speak-out line for employees who feel concerned about behaviours to bring it to light in the organisation. The employee doesn't have to disclose information and this line can be anonymous if the employee so wishes it. Reinold Talent Acquisition Manager
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