What does it take to drive a freight train?

Rail companies typically require a high school diploma or equivalent, especially for locomotive engineers and conductors. Locomotive engineers generally receive 2 to 3 months of on-the-job training before they can operate a train on their own.

How long does it take to learn to drive a train?

Typically it takes between nine and 12 months to become a qualified train driver.

What are the requirements to become a train driver?

You will have to complete a Personal Track Safety Certificate, as well as an NVQ Level 2 in Rail Transport Operations (Driving) before your training is complete. You will also need to be familiar with the rules and guidelines of working on the railroad.

What hours do train drivers work?

The industry standard working week is around 35 hours, which tends to be spread across four or five shifts, but these can be scheduled at any time, including evenings, late nights and weekends.

How can I be a train driver?

Candidates who want to become a railway engine driver should qualify the concerned exam conducted by the RRB. Once the training is completed the person is appointed as an Assistant Loco Pilot (Goods). They work on freight trains for as long as 10–12 years.

How do train drivers drive the train?

To drive a train (either a high speed train or a metro) safely, the driver has access to a number of monitoring and control functions located on the control panel: radio (for communicating with the control centre), microphone (for communicating with the passengers), horn, emergency stop button, screen for monitoring.

What are the qualifications to be a train driver?

Is train driving difficult?

Although he wouldn’t describe train driving as easy, he admits it’s a lot less stressful than his old job, where 12-hour shifts could become even longer depending on the situation he was called out to. Train driving is quite peaceful, as long as you don’t encounter any issues!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MUHWftNUMA