Pay at Network Rail

Do Network Rail pay breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks at Network Rail.

Public Transport Providers who pay breaks include TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales and South Western Railway.

Last updated 16 August 2022

How we know this

Based on 80 job reviews from people who work at Network Rail.

41% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

Why this matters

A good job should have paid breaks.

You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

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    7.6
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Which public transport providers pay breaks?

  1. TransPennine Express Most people get paid breaks
    9.4
  2. Transport for Wales Most people get paid breaks
    9.0
  3. South Western Railway Most people get paid breaks
    8.9
  4. CrossCountry Most people get paid breaks
    8.8
  5. Southern Most people get paid breaks
    8.7
  6. Northern Rail Most people get paid breaks
    8.6
  7. Hitachi Most people get paid breaks
    8.5
  8. West Midlands Trains Most people get paid breaks
    8.5
  9. Greater Anglia Most people get paid breaks
    8.4
  10. Metrobus Most people get paid breaks
    8.4

What people are saying about sick pay at Network Rail

  • Best thing

    Working alone. Good pay

    Worst thing

    Not able to take full proper breaks

    9.0

    Network Rail Employee, April 2021