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Train Running Controller - Cardiff

IRC2366089

Train Running Controller - Cardiff

Who We Are

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. 

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. 

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision.

About the role

You¿ll play a key role in managing train services across the network, helping to deliver the agreed train plan during both normal operations and periods of disruption. Working closely with signallers and Train Operators, you¿ll monitor performance, make timely decisions to minimise customer impact, and support effective service recovery to keep passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently.

Salary- Controller.3 £68,352 per annum.

Closing Date- 2nd October 2026

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 19 October.

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

  • 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
  • Choice of pension schemes
  • 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
  • Private Healthcare
  • 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
  • Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
  • Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
  • My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing.  We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

 

Your experience and skills

Key Accountabilities:

  • Work during both normal train running and disruptive events, to deliver the optimum service that meets the differing needs of the rail industry and passengers.

  • Manage the safe and efficient running of trains over the Route infrastructure.

  • Make pro-active train regulating decisions using control systems and interpreting incoming information to identify potential disruption and initiate early action to minimise train delays, communicating with signallers and train operators as necessary.

  • Work closely with the Incident Controller to manage train service delivery during times of perturbation, being the key liaison with representatives of train operators whose services run in the route and other control centres.

  • Develop and specify during times of disruption, service recovery plans, including discussion with train operator staff regarding resourcing of the plan.

  • Maintain a daily log of all train running information and events, using the available systems in accordance with the relevant company standards and instructions.

  • Undertake planning of VSTP train movements to a time horizon of 48 hours and compile a library of regularly used timetable slots to deliver consistency.

  • Identify regular and frequent requests for short-term movements to the Train Planning Manager to be introduced into the permanent timetable.

Essential

  • Knowledge and demonstrable experience of operating procedures, rules and regulations
  • Operational experience within a control environment or operations role
  • Understanding of the Route timetable
  • Knowledge of Train Operating Companies organisational structure and routes
  • Good geographical knowledge of applicable Route
  • Demonstrable skill in the use of Microsoft Office package and Control specific software e.g. CCF, TMIS, TRUST, TRUST DA, TOPS, SHEILA, GENIUS, Crews in Genius, P2v2, Nexus Alpha and Alpha Page or other communications/ pager system
  • Good team working skills and ability to make objective decisions
  • Able to influence others and work under pressure
  • General understanding of commercial/ business picture within Network Rail and TOC¿s
  • Knowledge of Train Service Recovery Plans

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of the NRN system and its correct use
  • Geographical knowledge of adjoining Routes

Key Information

Vacancy Details

Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
Salary:
£68,352 - £68,352
Location:
South Wales Control Centre, Cardiff, Cardiff
Geographical Area:
Wales
Closing Date:
02-OCT-2026
Job Category:
Operations
Function:
Wales & Western Region
Organisation:
EF Control - Direct (112170) G5

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