Is being a train driver a good fit for you?
Drives passenger or freight trains. Follows signals and rules to keep the train safe.
What the work involves
- Takes starting signals from the conductor and uses controls to drive locomotives.
- Monitors gauges and meters that show speed, electric current, battery charge and brake air pressure.
- Reads train orders, signals and railway rules that govern how trains run.
- Watches the tracks for obstructions.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a train driver is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.