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Good morning Alice im intrested in becoming a train driver. Could you point to the right direction?

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I have 0 knowledge about becoming train driver iv always i had intrest in it and wanted stretch my knowledge and gain further knowledge about this.

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Hammad A. asked a question to Alice O.

Category: Experience

Date asked: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Last reviewed: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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Alice O.

Talent Acquisition Manager, First Customer Contact

Hi Hammad,


You would simply need to apply for a Trainee Train Driver position and, should you be successful in passing all of the recruitment stages, you would then be made an offer of employment and placed on a training course.


The only minimum requirements for the role are:

  • You must be at least 20 years of age to be accepted on to the training course, as this is an industry requirement (although this is likely to change to 18 by the end of the year)
  • You'll need to live within 60 minutes travel time to the depot, without using public transport when it is not available. The safety responsibilities make this requirement a necessity
  • You will be needed to work shifts of varying start times, including weekends and nights
  • You'll need to pass a full driver medical which includes hearing, sight, and colour vision tests (using the Ishihara plates).


All of our current train driver vacancies can be found here. If there currently aren't any trainee roles available then at the bottom of that page is the option to register for job alerts. This would enable you to be notified by email whenever a new vacancy is advertised that matches your set criteria.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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