How many employees work at Network Rail?
Network Rail Ltd. has 28,107 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 2.1%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 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 December 2025
Network Rail
workforce metrics
Headcount
28.1k
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 28,094, a 2.1% increase from 2024.
- Network Rail total number of employees in 2024 was 27,506, a 2.3% increase from 2023.
- Network Rail total number of employees in 2023 was 26,869, a 2.7% increase from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of Network Rail annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- Network Rail active job postings in 2025 was 431, a 31.1% decline from 2024.
- Network Rail active job postings in 2024 was 590, a 11.5% increase from 2023.
- Network Rail active job postings in 2023 was 526, a 28.9% increase from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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