June 12, 2025
Think the rail industry is just about driving trains? Think again.
With billions of dollars being invested in major transport projects across Victoria – including the Suburban Rail Loop, Metro Tunnel, and the Victorian Tunnelling Centre -the rail industry is booming, and it’s calling out for the next generation of talent.
That’s where you come in.
Big projects = big opportunities
Rail is one of the fastest-growing industries in Victoria.
Right now, projects like the Suburban Rail Loop are creating thousands of jobs, not just for engineers, but also for electricians, project managers, tunnellers, health & safety officers, environmental specialists, and even drone operators.
Whether you’re into hands-on work or high-tech innovation, there’s a place for your skills in rail.
Try it before you choose it
Gateway LLEN connects students in Monash, Manningham, and Whitehorse with real-world rail experience through partnerships with the Suburban Rail Loop Authority and the Victorian Tunnelling Centre.
This means:
- Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) placements
- Industry tours
- Tunnelling simulations (yep, real-life practice in a mock-tunnel!)
- Meeting professionals actually working on the future of Melbourne’s rail
You don’t need to know exactly what you want to do yet — just be curious, and we’ll help you explore the rest.
Pathways for the future
One of the best parts about rail? You don’t have to stay in one lane.
You might start as a trainee in civil construction, and end up in project management.
Or maybe you’ll begin in administration, and move into sustainability or design.
With apprenticeships, traineeships, diplomas, and even uni pathways available, rail is a career that grows with you.
And because it’s backed by government infrastructure investment, it’s a future-proof industry – stable, in-demand, and filled with variety.
Skills that can take you anywhere
What you learn in rail doesn’t just stay in rail.
The skills you gain – like teamwork, problem-solving, project coordination, and safety awareness – are highly valued in construction, logistics, engineering, and even emerging sectors like green energy and tech.
A career in rail can transfer into just about anything.