Train Planning & Diagramming Specialist

Company: XC Trains Limited
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Position

Train Planning & Diagramming Specialist Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)

Salary: £36,497 rising to £40,552 on successful completion of a probation period.

Responsibilities

  • Producing a high-quality planning product according to industry timescales.
  • Producing LTP & STP Traincrew diagrams as well as STP rolling stock diagrams and STP amendments to the timetable.
  • Producing outputs that make the most efficient and effective use of resources.
  • Maximising the benefits of the existing terms and conditions whilst also being robust and meeting business needs.
  • Working to strict deadlines, often under pressure.
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure diagrams and train plans meet resource and budget constraints and to ensure that plans are deliverable within available resources.
  • Deputising for the relevant Team Leader as required.

Qualifications

  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience maintaining excellent attention to detail, working in an analytical way and meeting deadlines.
  • Excellent IT skills and an ability to learn how to use new systems.
  • Knowledge of the UK rail industry.
  • Train Planning experience is desirable, but not essential.
  • More importantly you must be able to bring in new ideas, be willing to question the norm and implement improvements so we effectively respond to our customer needs.

Benefits

At CrossCountry, people are at the heart of everything we do. We value the diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives our colleagues bring — and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Closing date

13th July 2026

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Posted: July 2nd, 2026