Stay on track and ensure smooth operations as a train driver!

As a train driver, you make sure that people and goods reach their destinations safely and on time. You’ll learn how to follow schedules, handle disruptions, and respond quickly in emergencies. With comprehensive training and continuous development, you'll be well prepared to manage passenger and freight transport safely and reliably.

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General

Schedule

Start

🔁 Regular start

Duration

🕒 12 months

Ongoing entry

❌ No

Costs

Total costs

💶 n/a

Education voucher eligible

✅ Yes

Certifier

📝 n/a

Target group

People who would like to work in a technical role in the railway sector

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Information

Training Content

• First Aid Course

• Accident prevention, behavior in track areas, personal protective equipment

• Basics of Annex 5, general railway-specific knowledge

• Wagon Inspector G – theory & practice

• Shunting Assistant – theory & practice

• Brake Tester Authorization – theory & practice

• Signal knowledge for shunting operations

• GSM-R, EbuLa

• Hazardous materials according to GGVSEB

• PZB train protection system including simulator training

• Railway operations

• Train driving and handling irregularities in simulator

• V-Traction

• E-Traction

• Component knowledge

• LZB including simulator

• Internship with a railway transport company

Training Information

Type of qualification

Statutory or quasi-statutory regulated further training/qualification

Class schedule

🟢 Full-time

Alongside employment

❌ No

Learning Format

Combined Learning

Practical training at company

❌ No

Type of certificate

Chamber examination & internal certificate or certificate of attendance

Examination board

Responsible Chamber

School type

Institution for professional continuing education

Earning Potential

Salary reflects both income and recognition. If you’re planning further training, it’s worth checking earning opportunities.

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Stay on track and ensure smooth operations as a train driver!

General

Schedule

Start

Duration

Ongoing entry

Costs

Total costs

Education voucher eligible

Certifier

Target group

Information

Training Content

Training Information

Type of qualification

Class schedule

Alongside employment

Learning Format

Practical training at company

Type of certificate

Examination board

School type

Earning Potential

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