507 STRE - Railway Infrastructure

09/11/2025

21/05/2025

Come and see us at the next insight day on 12th July at Chilwell.

Our next Insight day event is here, come and see what we do;

Interested? Book now at:
[email protected]

This event is aimed at potential new recruits into the Royal Engineers, 65 Works Group. Ideally you will have a professional background in engineering and construction.

The event is at Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell, Nottingham, NG9 5HA.

We have roles available as Reservists in the areas of fuels, water, railways, ports, power, civils, project management, commercial and general construction. Also seeking HGV drivers and Radio Operators.

The day will consist of briefs, command task, kit and equipment displays. Come and see what we can offer you as a part time soldier or officer and what you can offer us!
Email us below to book your place!
[email protected]
Royal Engineers Works Groups Corps of Royal Engineers 507 STRE - Railway Infrastructure

18/05/2025

In April, 507 STRE supported 4 Light Brigade in deploying to Estonia for Ex HEDGEHOG 25. Working with teams from the Estonian Defence Forces, 4 Light Brigade and HQ CABRIT, our rail specialists helped facilitate the onward movement of Brigade vehicles to their training area, utilising a temporary Rail Point of Disembarkation (RPOD).
65 Works Group RE Royal Engineers Works Groups

08/05/2025

WD Austerity 2-10-0 No. 73755 “Longmoor” was the 1000th British-built locomotive to be sent to mainland Europe to support the British Army since D Day on 6 June, 1944 in the Second World War.

The work that British & American Army Railway engineers accomplished during the war is very under appreciated, they had the task of rebuilding Europe’s railways that had been ruined by War, and had the logistical challenges of supplying the allied forces fighting on the front lines liberating Europe. Without railways, the fight against fascism would’ve been much more difficult.

After the war, No. 73755 was sold to Nederlandse Spoorwegen and was withdrawn from Dutch Service in 1952, but luckily it was set aside from preservation and now can be seen in the Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum in Utrecht, Netherlands. Photo-credit: Museum of Army Transport

Happy VE Day everyone 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

08/05/2025

Our history, D Day to VE Day 1944 to 1945 in NW Europe.

29/04/2025

A nationally recruited reservist railway engineer surveys progress on a track renewal in Germany.

Seeking engineers, technicians and project delivery staff experienced in design, inspection, construction and maintenence of track systems to join 507 Specialist Team Royal Engineers (Railways). Positions also open to railway E&P, S&T B&C, RRV/OTM crew and Operations staff (Signallers & Drivers).

65 Works Group Royal Engineers are a nationally recruited Army Reserve unit of the British Army. We are the Armys infrastructure specialists with teams focussed on fuel, water, power, rail, ports, roads and works. Unlike most Army Reserve units we have a reduced liability of 19 days a year minumum for training, no drill nights, centralised training at Chilwell in Nottingham and opportunities for global travel.

A benefit of joining the team is the CPD through our engineering activity, networking with reservists in your industry and membership of the Institution of Royal Engineers.

Email our recruiters if you want to find out more on how to become a part time soldier or officer:
[email protected]

65 Works Group RE Royal Engineers Works Groups 170 Engineer Group

19/03/2025

Nationally recruited reservist railway engineers gauging up a crossing unit on a recent track construction task.

Seeking engineers, technicians and project delivery staff experienced in design, inspection, construction and maintenence of track systems to join 507 Specialist Team Royal Engineers (Railways)

65 Works Group Royal Engineers are a nationally recruited Army Reserve unit of the British Army. We are the Armys infrastructure specialists with teams focussed on fuel, water, power, rail, ports, roads and works. Unlike most Army Reserve units we have a reduced liability of 19 days a year minumum for training, no drill nights, centralised training at Chilwell in Nottingham and opportunities for global travel.

A benefit of joining the team is the CPD through our engineering activity, networking with reservists in your industry and membership of the Institution of Royal Engineers.

Email our recruiters if you want to find out more on how to become a part time soldier or officer:
[email protected]


65 Works Group RE Royal Engineers Works Groups Corps of Royal Engineers

13/03/2025

Nationally recruited reservist railway engineers delivering a track renewal in Germany.

Seeking RRV, OTM and railway plant operators to join 507 Specialist Team Royal Engineers (Railways).

507 STRE is part of 65 Works Group Royal Engineers who are a nationally recruited Army Reserve unit of the British Army. We are the Armys infrastructure specialists with teams focussed on fuel, water, power, rail, ports, roads and works. Unlike most Army Reserve units we have a reduced liability of 19 days a year minumum for training, no drill nights, centralised training at Chilwell in Nottingham and Kineton with opportunities for global travel.

A benefit of joining the team is the CPD through our engineering activity, networking with reservists in your industry and membership of the Institution of Royal Engineers.

Email our recruiters if you want to find out more on how to become a part time soldier or officer:
[email protected]


65 Works Group RE Royal Engineers Works Groups Corps of Royal Engineers

04/02/2025

Army reservist Royal Engineer Surveyor opportunities available in 507 STRE.

Part time nationally recruited surveyors conducting a pre works survey on a track reconstruction the Works Group recently delivered in Germany.

We are seeking engineering surveyors to become army reservists within our specialist teams. Survey is vital to delivery of military engineering be that track construction, setting out on works or hydrographic survey of harbour approach channels.

65 Works Group Royal Engineers are a nationally recruited Army Reserve unit of the British Army. We are the Armys infrastructure specialists with teams focussed on fuel, water, power, rail, ports, roads and works. Unlike most Army Reserve units we have a reduced liability of 19 days a year minumum for training, no drill nights and centralised training at Chilwell in Nottingham.

A benefit of joining the team is the CPD through our engineering activity, networking with reservists in your industry and membership of the Institution of Royal Engineers

Email our recruiters if you want to find out more on how to become a part time soldier or officer:
[email protected]


Royal Engineers Works Groups 507 STRE - Railway Infrastructure Corps of Royal Engineers

01/02/2025

Nationally recruited reservist railway engineers compacting ballast using a remote controlled vibrating plate during a live task at Darlington.

We are seeking engineers and technicians who work in the railway industry to join our rail team, 507 STRE - Railway Infrastructure as part time soldiers & officers.

65 Works Group RE are a nationally recruited Army Reserve unit of the British Army. We are the Armys infrastructure specialists with teams focussed on fuel, water, power, rail, ports, roads and works. Unlike most Army Reserve units we have a reduced liability of 19 days a year minumum for training, no drill nights and centralised training at Chilwell in Nottingham.

A benefit of joining the team is the CPD through our engineering activity, networking with reservists in your industry and membership of the Institution of Royal Engineers

Email our recruiters if you want to find out more on how to become a part time soldier or officer:
[email protected]


Corps of Royal Engineers Royal Engineers Works Groups

27/01/2025

Nationally recruited part time military engineers undergoing Role Fitness Test training.

All of our reservist soldiers and officers are deployable. As part of your recruitment and training journey we will improve your physical fitness.

65 Works Group Royal Engineers are a Nationally recruited Army Reserve unit of the British Army. We are the Armys infrastructure specialists with teams focussed on fuel, water, power, rail, ports, roads and works. Unlike most Army Reserve units we have a reduced liability of 19 days a year minumum for training, no drill nights and centralised training at Chilwell in Nottingham.

Email our recruiters if you want to find out more on how to become a part time soldier or officer:
[email protected]

or complete the online expression on interest:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5SB0u-JOcQVPjOfAVu9IzS5UNzk1U1cwNEhWQUs3OVRWQTZPQVQzUFQxQi4u



Royal Engineers Works Groups Corps of Royal Engineers 507 STRE - Railway Infrastructure

27/01/2025