How many employees work at Network Rail?

Network Rail Ltd. has 28,229 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 2.1%.

Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025

About Network Rail

We’re at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway, getting people and goods where they need to be and supporting the economy. Investment and modernisation are essential. So we’re building the railway of the future, running a safe, reliable and efficient railway, and serving customers and communities. Our vision is Putting Passengers First – becoming a company that’s on the side of passengers and freight users. Find out more here - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/who-we-are/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social-profiles Naturally, we’re constantly seeking new talent to help us achieve our ambitious goals. Views expressed by those identifying themselves as Network Rail employees do not necessarily reflect those of the organisation.

As of September 2025

Network Rail
workforce metrics

Headcount

28.2k

Avg. Salary

$70.1k

Tenure

6.2yr

Growth Rate

2.1%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

Interactive chart of Network Rail annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.

  • Network Rail total number of employees in 2025 was 28,120.5, a 2.1% increase from 2024.
  • Network Rail total number of employees in 2024 was 27,269.168, a 2.4% increase from 2023.
  • Network Rail total number of employees in 2023 was 26,619.211, a 1.9% increase from 2022.

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Employee Geographic Breakdown

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Employee Role Breakdown

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Employee Compensation

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Active Job Postings

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  • Network Rail active job postings in 2025 was 1,175, a 6.6% decline from 2024.
  • Network Rail active job postings in 2024 was 1,423, a 11.9% increase from 2023.
  • Network Rail active job postings in 2023 was 1,263, a 15.8% increase from 2022.

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Employee Sentiment

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