Services

We help organisations better understand their current workforce and determine their needs and investment requirements for the future, through data analysis and forecasting.

We assess the quality of compliance, delivery and premises for regulatory training across the UK.

Better understand their company’s overall competencies, qualifications and training plans, down to individual level plans and progress.

Available for all organisation sizes and sectors.

The NSAR Apprenticeship Agency service supports businesses across the rail industry by providing and supporting their apprentices.

NSAR works with our members, partners, rail industry and wider transport sector to deliver a host of quality services. Our case studies give insight to our work.

NSAR Membership

NSAR membership provides organisations with access to a network of key industry players exchanging professional support and expertise.

NSAR can support your organisation to identify your skills needs and help you to plan, recruit and train your workforce.

The NSAR Rail Workforce Survey is an annual comprehensive survey of rail industry professionals.

Each year, railway organisations across the industry contribute by submitting their workforce data on demographics, job roles and work locations.

NSAR collates this information, in addition to data from the Sentinel database and from the Office of Rail and Road, to produce a workforce profile providing approximately 95% coverage across the sector including the supply chain.

NSAR News & Insights

Jun 25 2025

InsightsNews

NSAR Member Update: Industrial Strategy 2025

Earlier this week, the government unveiled its new industrial strategy, describing it as a framework to support key sectors, boost employment, and foster sustained economic […]

Jun 18 2025

InsightsNews

NSAR Member Update: Neil Robertson Gives Evidence to the Transport Select Committee

Earlier today, NSAR Chief Executive Neil Robertson appeared before the Transport Select Committee as part of its inquiry, Rail investment pipelines: ending boom and bust. […]

Jun 13 2025

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Spending Review 2025: Impact on Rail

This week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, outlined the government’s spending plans for the remainder of this Parliament. This briefing details the key […]
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