HOW TO BECOME A TRAIN DRIVER: Application Form, Tests and Interview Training

[@CareerVidz]

Access Richard's Trainee Train Driver course at www.TrainDriver.co.uk

[@user-cu8rl5pe1m]

Are there any train operation apprenticeships around the

[@goaty551]

halo sir is The train test in UK similar as in Danmark

[@muhammadshafiq4828]

Do you need any qualifications

[@dineshchoudhary5734]

Grom

[@Brados-nt9xl]

@@muhammadshafiq4828 no it's no specific but they often look for 5 C-A* gcse grades but you dont need specific grades

[@Amanandhismotor]

I can honestly say that Richards methods are brilliant. I purchased the "How To Become" books, watched his videos and after progressing through the selection process, I am now 4 months into my training as a Freight train driver. Lots of hard work, dedication and commitment is required but I am truely greatful to Richard and his team for providing the information required. Many thanks.

[@CareerVidz]

Legend! Thanks for your kind words and well done for getting through the tough train driver selection process :) Good luck with your new career Rob. Cheers, Richard

[@Tasha2189]

I've applied for trainee train driver for a toc. I've passed the online assesment and I hold a PTS. Can you give me any tips please x

[@Amanandhismotor]

@@Tasha2189 Congratualtions! Prepare for the interviews, learn about the company. Answer any questions given with safety at the forefront of your answers. Use Richards training methods, brain games, visual awareness games, concentration tets. Just revise and prepare as best you can. Best of Luck! 😀

[@narayanasastry8055]

What is the web address to purchase the books, please let me know dear friend

[@jameshampshire816]

I’m 14 years old and my dream job is to become a train driver this was very helpful. Thank you!!!

[@CareerVidz]

You're so welcome!

[@iamwhoiam8946]

Ha I'm like that too😂😂 similar likings 👌

[@Torexeon]

Best of luck to you in your future career!

[@christrickett3291]

My dad wanted to be a train driver when he was a kid in the 1950s, but I never realised that it was still an ambition for youngsters today, good luck, if you know what you want at 14 and you go for it, you deserve to make it!

[@ethanhigley2845]

Yo same ✌🏻🤘🏻

[@simonmurray9637]

Watched your videos many times when I got invited to an assessment day as a tram driver for metrolink. I think my interview could have gone better as I was nervous and I could tell that the interviewers knew that, but they were very patient with me. The STAR technique seemed to go out of the window, but I got the main points across from your videos. Got a phone call the next day offering me the job (pending a medical) so I'd like to thank you for helping get my dream job / career. I'd buy you a pint if I could!

[@CareerVidz]

WELL DONE

[@72mossy]

I've applied to Irish rail for a train driver position, I passed the questionnaire and are awaiting for the results of an aptitude tests. I'm 50 next month and gave 14 years in Aircraft Maintenance before being made redundant so trying for this now

[@ScottPC]

Absolutely fantastic video, I’m currently 22 and went through a civil engineering apprenticeship in which I am currently a fully qualified civil engineer yet hate my job. This gives me some hopes I can change my career into something different.

[@CareerVidz]

THANKS!! www.traindriver.org/ Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@Pit-jt3lw]

I don’t understand why you hate civil engineering??? I really wanted to do that

[@Guitarcope]

I'll have your job.

[@marcus2944]

G'day Richard, thanks for making this video! I'm Australian and I've been working as a trainee driver at Sydney Trains for a few months now. Couldn't have done it without your help!

[@CareerVidz]

Thanks! i appreciate your kind words :) WELL DONE!

[@iamwhoiam8946]

Thanks so much! Will be helpful for the future when I am able to join at 21! Still 7 years to go but give me plenty time to plan and learn

[@CareerVidz]

You got this!

[@carmattvidz4426]

I was lucky with my train job applications. The train company who was hiring is a company i had worked for many years in their none rail business. I had years of experience working for them in driving transit buses. I also had awards for customer service given by the company and all my references were current employees in the company. This gave me a huge edge in selection. Some of the process is just luck as I needed to beat a 1000 other applicants. I think the main reason I was selected is because of my experience in transit buses and the company knew me. I even screwed up some answers in my interview lol. Networking is very important in the rail industry. Another thing is if you can do some research on SPAD awareness and things you can do to avoid a SPAD this will help as companies are big on trying to bring their SPADS to zero. My advice to people is train companies are big on safety and customer service. You want to focus on selling those qualities

[@samrichardson9339]

Just been accepted to the next stage for Avanti west cost trainee train driver the next stage is a online questionnaire just doing loads of research on the company and all about trainee train drivers and found your videos, would just like to say thank you very much for every thing your doing in preparing people for job roles I found this a big help, 🙏🤞 I can get through and excepted on the course.

[@CareerVidz]

Thanks for the info! Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@samrichardson9339]

@@CareerVidz I have done thank you, there loads on there for me to digest

[@misplacedkiwi9498]

I’m a bus driver - I hope this helps me! I wanted to drive trains since I was 7 years old. Unusual for a girl I know but I love them. My grandparents lived in a house that backed onto a railway line. At first they terrified me (the old BR Thumpers sounded scary) but I went on one and was hooked! Tried applying for rail jobs but found it difficult. Met a guy thru a railway recruitment thing: he was a bus driver then got a guards job before qualifying as a train driver. He told me bus driving would help so I started doing that. That was 12 years ago! I now have 2 children and have stalled going onto the railways due to ill health. Last year I got a kidney transplant after waiting and now feel much better. Just scared of applying and I’ve got so comfortable in my job that I don’t want to leave my friends! But driving trains is still my passion and I understand Train Drivers work a lot less hours than bus drivers yet get paid ALOT more!!

[@stephenturner7949]

My son applied for trainee train driver job , they said his application had been turned down , he is a manager for first bus company so don't get your hopes up

[@dislecsyk991]

I'm at DMI stage now (next Tuesday, as I write this). The TOC I applied to put the psychometrics and MMI before the DMI, but I have read that some TOCs do it the other way around. Keeping calm and making sure you understand the instructions are the keys to passing the psychometric tests. There was another guy there on the day I did mine that got kicked out after the paper tests because he didn’t understand the instructions on the search test and only got about halfway through the page. The assessors don't mind you asking as many questions as you have to, to be sure you fully understand.

[@CareerVidz]

GOOD LUCK - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYGqioGritasnbM WATCH THIS VIDEO TOO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJOthXiQo7mHa6M Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@chloemeldrum3844]

Concentration Skills Provide an example of when you have demonstrated a high level of concentration to complete a task/solve a problem - What was the task/problem? - Why was it important to concentrate? - How did you maintain your concentration? - What was the outcome? Any tips to answer this question please? Many thanks

[@aidanbarnes4290]

becoming a train engineer was my first career choice as a child but I seriously doubt it will ever happen. But who knows maybe if I try hard enough it could happen

[@PudseyDecuma]

I'm currently watching your videos as I'm preparing for a video interview with LNER for apprentice driver. Really hope I get it! Overjoyed I've made the interview stage

[@CareerVidz]

Best of luck!

[@nickpierpoint4116]

Hi, I dont know if you'll read this but was the role advertised externally or did you get into a toc and apply internally?

[@PudseyDecuma]

@@nickpierpoint4116 hiya, I found it on the LNER website, I often check for vacancies. Unfortunately I was unsuccessful. Really gutted

[@normanhogarth7368]

I've got the video to do? How was it? Did you get through?

[@ashwatthganesh485]

Hi there Sir I like to say thanks for posting this video when I grow up my future job is to work on the London underground on the District line. I hope I pass my test so then I can drive the District Line.

[@CareerVidz]

So nice of you

[@railfangig6699]

Some very good tips for getting your foot through the door to become a trainee driver, but having many years railway experience and knowledge as a secondman ( Drivers mate ) was the best way to progress to being a train driver . No matter how big the salary if people are not cut out for the job they will leave and all that money for training will be wasted.

[@Little_Pickles]

Richard, thanks for the video. I found it very helpful. I am 47 years old and 18 months from completing my police service. Having watched your video I feel I have many of the desired attributes and transferable skills from 32 years in the police. I have been looking forward to applying to be a train driver but thought it was too soon to get started - but now I'm glad I have! I will certainly be enrolling on the online course. If you have any more advice tailored to someone such as myself I would appreciate it. Many thanks. Shaun.

[@CareerVidz]

Thanks Shaun, go for it! You have all the right skills and experience... kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYGqioGritasnbM Watch this video too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZbbq6l5obqWi80 Please would you subscribe to my channel? Thank you very much for your support! 😊 🙏

[@wild4fp]

I am a cat c driver in lorries. I'm on way being a tank driver for milk but then looking to progress to ADR for fuel. It's better money. Train driving I also like as well and may apply.

[@michaelbarb0sa]

You will also need a PDP if you want to be able to transport ULP

[@wild4fp]

@@michaelbarb0sa PDP? ULP?

[@michaelbarb0sa]

@@wild4fp ulp is petrol and you'll need to do your PDP to allow you to load in fuel terminals

[@hazzacummings9816]

Thank you for this video I’m still trying to find out what I want to do I finally found something I might go for after changing my mind multiple times and now I know what I need

[@gbfreightspotter8669]

I’m hoping to become a Train driver so thanks for this vid:)

[@CareerVidz]

Best of luck!

[@Trackmaster_Tehachapi]

My family says that I would always be an engineer (architect) I always say Wrong definition (I like trains)

[@HellBoy8152]

Thanks for making this video really helps a lot of my questions

[@CareerVidz]

Happy to help! Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@toxicpen4565]

I want to be a London Underground train driver. Will this help me?

[@CareerVidz]

Hi, here is a page with tips for London Underground Train Driver: www.how2become.com/careers/london-underground-train-driver/

[@NoddyMaccy]

The bulk of these are very much the same for London Underground. Our training is shorter than National Rail. The biggest tip I could give you, make sure you study the practice material you get when you’re applying, that will help you better prepare for the first assessment.

[@NoddyMaccy]

My second tip, because I don’t know the future of Night Tube, it will be best to start off as a CSA (Customer Service Assistant) and then apply internally once you’re in. Working on stations really helps you gain knowledge on how we function and it helps in a lot of roles you apply for, on top of all the training you receive.

[@adamjohngrimes]

Great listen and sound advice.I couldn't find the job alert link though

[@Michelle-mb2vm]

Very enjoyable to watch easy to grasp the process. Informative and I felt more confident after watching and listening to this. Thank you and gratefully appreciated.

[@CareerVidz]

Glad it was helpful! Check out my Train info site too: www.traindriver.org/

[@arissimion67]

This is really helpful thanks.👍🏻

[@CareerVidz]

Glad it was helpful! Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@jaedeller3573]

this video , helped me a lot, tank you.....

[@CareerVidz]

Thanks - you are welcome and don't forget to check out my train driver recruitment website : traindriver.org/

[@TEBEnthusiast]

I’m going to drive a train, thanks for the tutorial

[@CareerVidz]

Have fun! Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@seanwallace1972]

Thank you for getting back to me so quickly, What website advertise these jobs please

[@CareerVidz]

You can find a list of all the websites here: www.traindriver.org/job-vacancies-what-to-do-next.html

[@DeanoWheels]

I have just finished the second process to become a train driver where I filled out an online questionnaire. After watching your very informative video I really believe I have many of the skills to become a train driver but it has left me with some concerns. My main concern is I have bad handwriting due to being dyslexic. Glad to say the dyslexia never stopped me from leaving school with a O level at maths, becoming a pro footballer or passing the Knowledge to becoming a London Taxi Driver, but I have always been somewhat embarrassed by my written skills. So my question is if I know my handwriting is poor & I know it will hold me back, is it worth going to the interview stage? Many thanks & hope you are safe & well.

[@CareerVidz]

Thanks for your message - being dyslexic should in no way deter you or put you at a disadvantage. Go for it, be positive and have confidence in your abilities. Good luck!

[@lifeofcocobella8053]

Hi, im also dyslexic and im due to take the first online test. Im quite nervouse obviously you passed but how did you find it?

[@DeanoWheels]

​@@lifeofcocobella8053 Not sure if all train companies do the same online tests. Im going for a Trainee Driver at GTR so will give my experience & how the process works with them. The first online test I did was a set of around 40 questions asking you about yourself. Ie Can you adapt to learning new things, are you ambitious, do you find you get irritated easily and so on. You then had to answer these questions by pressing on either - Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree or disagree Agree Strongly Agree I manage to get through that stage & then was sent my second online test (Mini Scaat) in early May. So there was two online tests in total. The mini scaat was just that. It took around 10 minutes. Wasnt difficult but I would say this you-tube channel (Thanks Richard) certainly give me some kind of edge. Heard back in late May that I passed the Scaat test & was told my next test (MMI) would be at the assessment centre in due course. Sadly not heard back from yet but they did tell me to be patient due to the pandemic. When have you got to complete the online test by the way? I know what you mean about being nervous. Kept putting it off. Did mine at the last minute

[@lifeofcocobella8053]

@@DeanoWheels thank you for replying so fast. Well done on passing the tests so far! I will be doing the test tomorrow I was given 5 days to complete it. They don't say what the test is though. I'm applying to WMT

[@ItsDeeEff]

Hi Richard, I trust you're well. Quick question: As an example, having been a bus driver, almost all of your answers - from health and safety, to customer service, to emergency situations etc. - could be based solely on this previous "bus driver" role. Do you think it might look bad to an interviewer, if you only answer their questions with examples/explanations based on this one particular context?

[@CareerVidz]

It really depends how much relevant experience you have to the role. If you have been in multiple roles with the key transferable skills then feel free to use examples from various different employments :) I hope this helps! 😄 Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@omarmahmoud9073]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@CareerVidz]

Thanks Omar :)

[@hairybadgerop5838]

So much for answering any questions asked as he said in the video. If your even lucky enough to get a reply then it’s just a plug for his website

[@CareerVidz]

Sorry if I've missed some, I spend hours each day answering questions across my videos :) Do you have any questions?

[@therandomvideogirl9672]

I’m 13 and wanna become a train driver I watched it all very thankfull for how helpful this was . Can you pls pin me?

[@CareerVidz]

Hey, that's great you are preparing early! You can also get lots of free information on becoming a training driver at my website here: www.traindriver.org/ Good luck and keep working hard :)

[@therandomvideogirl9672]

CareerVidz thanks man so do you have to do good in school? To become or ... idk it would help allot if I knew

[@iamwhoiam8946]

@@therandomvideogirl9672 it always helps to have good qualifications good for a safety net.

[@therandomvideogirl9672]

FrailGaming yep

[@Pwr295]

It is very helpful video thanks

[@CareerVidz]

Most welcome! Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@Pwr295]

@@CareerVidz ohh sure i always supported you

[@segunlefty1]

please what are the step by step to take to become a tube driver,courses,exams or certificates before starting. the process from scratch sir.thanks

[@CareerVidz]

SURE www.traindriver.org/london-underground.html

[@GabrielViana-mg3vh]

And what about freight? Sure Southwest trains is nice, but I was also looking at Freightliner Group. (Are the shifts longer?)

[@tousifabdullah4216]

I am really impressed the way you have covered all the important topics with great explanation, now my question is , are those tips also applicable for seeking trainee train driver position in Australia as I live here in Australia. Its a very competitive and most sought after position. Looking forward to hear back from you. thanks in advance

[@CareerVidz]

Thanks! Yes, I feel a lot of the information will be helpful for AUS. However, please do refer to this website for more information: www.traindriver.org/ You will also find this guide useful, too: www.how2become.com/australia/train-driver/ Good luck!

[@bankokivlog..9628]

Super sir but I have a Question .how to become Train Driver in UK ,LONDON .but how to get Traning .where r Train driver Traning center in UK .LONDON. please details ..

[@CareerVidz]

SURE www.traindriver.org/ Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@CareerVidz]

There’s no centre. You learn once you become a trainee train driver. You need to apply first.

[@joshuasmith3415]

Hi Richard, I have just purchased your Group Bourdon test book, I was wondering if you have any idea of a ‘pass mark’ or what the TOC is looking for results wise?

[@CareerVidz]

It's advisable to check with the specific organisation or review the job application guidelines for the exact standards or scoring criteria used. They might provide specific details about the threshold you need to meet or exceed. I hope this helps!

[@5murphy25220674]

Do you have to be a passenger train driver first before a freight train driver

[@khnagi]

Hello nice information.. where you ate located?

[@CareerVidz]

Thanks! In England :) Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@Benji_transport_vids]

I really want to drive for Northern rail (UK) because they run my most local train services!

[@dodge2322]

When your preparing to be a train driver Can you decide what route your working for or is it whatever the TOC decides ? By the way this was really helpful thank you

[@CareerVidz]

Hi, the TOC will normally decide for you :) More information here for you: www.traindriver.org/

[@bayokoebi9351]

I love to be a train driver but I don't know where, who, and how to get started in Nigeria

[@timwattison4419]

It's all about the money now, there's no glory, satisfaction or fun when your life is controlled by work. Gone are the days of passion and interest, It's a massive stress filled job now that I hate after nearly 40 years. Roll on retirement !!!!!

[@gilesscanlon2586]

Why do you hate the job ? (Train driver ) .

[@cd66061]

Surely after 40 years, as you would be on the original BR final salary pension, you should be at or past retirement now?

[@RubaiyatSujoy]

Thank you so much for this. Is this the same process for GTR train assessment?

[@lnsrailwayvids]

Will this work with scotrail and LNER

[@CareerVidz]

Hi, yes I believe it will. My advice is to get access to my onlone train driver course at the following website as I think it will help you: www.TrainDriver.co.uk I hope that helps :) Richard

[@iamwhoiam8946]

Most company's are the same

[@garfieldthelovinglasagnaca3158]

When I become a train driver I will go fast

[@CareerVidz]

That's the spirit! :)

[@begginer90]

@@CareerVidz 😂

[@883mondo]

Really,.... or you will obey the speed limits,....

[@feuer_0528]

@@883mondo lmao

[@Brados-nt9xl]

@@883mondo yep if speed limit is fast then you go fast

[@maruda80]

Hi. Is there any age limit to become a train driver? I am 39, and i think seriously of becoming a train driver. Thank you

[@NoddyMaccy]

People in their 40’s/50’s apply for the role. There’s no discrimination.

[@Sarah.m135]

Do you have to do a personality test?

[@alfonsochiavettanelposteri2369]

Hello and thanks for this great video! I am 32 years old, and I would like to ask you what can I do in order to be successful in the job ads application as trainee train driver in Uk. My problem is that I have been applying for that position for one year constantly when opportunities arise, but the problem is that on the first stage I am ALWAYS unsuccessful only based on the information I have given to each company I have applied for. And I am sure that I have got all the requirements to be able to pasa the first stage at least, but nothing! I have applied for at least 30 job ads as a trainee train driver over last year, and ALWAYS the response was that I did not pass the first stage!! I think that as most of the job with an high demand, only people who know somebody that is already in the industry would be able to get into the industry, otherwise It would be almost impossible, isn't it?

[@erwinkent1830]

Can you make a video on how to become a train driver in germany

[@CareerVidz]

YES: www.traindriver.org/ Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@darryllartey2776]

Good evening just finished watching your video and it really helped me a lot. I wanted to know how I sign up for trainee train driver alerts. Directly to my email.

[@CareerVidz]

Hey, thanks you! You can find out here: www.how2become.com/job-alerts/train-driver/ I hope this helps you :)

[@abrahim4861]

I'm from the Birmingham west midlands and looking to do my train driving qualification.

[@21stCenturyInnovations]

I´m from Pakistan and I´m assistant train driver here from 2020

[@CareerVidz]

Brilliant! What stage of the recruitment process are you at?

[@SillyDanny21]

Hello , thanks for the video . Is not having a drivers license a deal breaker ? And do you have to pay for the training process or even get paid during it ?

[@UzairKhan-cc7dm]

Dear sir, I am locomotive pilot (train driver) in indian railways, I am graduate mechanical engineer. I love to drive the train so I joined this job, please help and guide me how can I become a train driver in USA, UK and other European countries

[@islampeykar9777]

Hi my situation is like you with a little different,If you have any information I would like to know about that...

[@chrisclarke5161]

I'm mildly colour blind but can pass tests with corrective glasses. Will this be a problem? Thanks

[@stevecarter3194]

I’m 52 years old and have dyslexia would this be a problem Thanks Steve

[@CareerVidz]

No, it wouldn't be a problem... please check out my website here for more information: www.traindriver.org/

[@samstravelvlogsinthenorthe9818]

Just one question before u become a train driver do u need to get a car driving licence and I hope to become a train driver in the next 4-5 years and this video was very helpful Thank you

[@CareerVidz]

Yes, you usually do but it depends on the TOC. More details here:www.traindriver.org/ Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@themysteriousman2907]

What school subjects should I choose to be a train driver

[@guruprasadaking8103]

I am biggest dream in trian driver 1years 🙏

[@CareerVidz]

You've got this! I have this video to help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYGqioGritasnbM 😄

[@carmattvidz4426]

I am already a trainee train driver. I have recently passed my assessments that will allow me to go on the track driving service trains with a mentor. What is the best general advice you can offer me when i start driving service trains with real passengers? One thing that is making me feel uneasy is suicides. A trainee I know was already been involved in a person under train incident and he had only be on track for 3 months

[@CareerVidz]

First off, congratulations on becoming a trainee train driver! That is a tough question to answer, and you'll probably be best asking it to your mentor, or another driver who has been through it. It's incredibly sad and unfortunately an aspect of driving trains that does happen. My advice would be to make sure you are prepared it could happen, speak with your mentor, and make sure you have a good network of people around you. The railway company should also have a counselling service in place.

[@carmattvidz4426]

@@CareerVidz thankyou for taking the time to reply

[@matthewbratton1478]

Interesting video. I've been curious about something. I love the UK, and actually want to live there. Would a UK TOC consider hiring an American for a Train Driver role? I operate trains in the US, so I have experience. I know UK immigration is very strict though.

[@bmxphilosophy9805]

If you have a right to work in the UK they wont care where you're from. UK immigration isn't strict at all. Good luck

[@misplacedkiwi9498]

There is a guy at my local station in the south of England from New York. He sounds proper Brooklyn. I love his accent! I’m sure with your experience the train company would love to have you. Not sure if it’s a skills shortage that immigration would need tho? It’s expensive to live here and the houses don’t have basements but the healthcare is free at the point of need (you pay national insurance but it’s still much cheaper than the states)

[@matthewbratton1478]

@@bmxphilosophy9805 I've been doing some research into some TOCs, and all Train Driver roles require the right to work in the UK. I don't unfortunately as a US citizen. It's not a job I would get visa sponsorship as well, since it's not a shortage occupation.

[@vmiximv]

The website link didn’t work on my phone…I’m in America using a recent Apple product.

[@CareerVidz]

Thanks for your comment! This link should work: www.traindriver.org

[@djjackjones1]

I see most drivers contracts are based on a 35 - 37.5 hour week. What are a drivers average hours per week? (Scheduled). I’m a HGV tanker driver. Due to Working Time Directive and ridiculous hours, I’ve been debating a career change for some time.

[@CareerVidz]

Full details for you here:www.traindriver.org/ Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@djjackjones1]

@@CareerVidz Upto 42 hours! I’m doing just over 60 hours a week, permanent nights. How does freight differ from passenger?

[@jackclark6050]

Hi I’m 15 and I want to know what qualifications do you need to get to become a train driver

[@CareerVidz]

Hi Jack - check out the information on this page: www.traindriver.org/ You can find info on train driver qualifications etc there - good luck! Richard

[@georgeparker57]

I’m approaching college and I am interested in being a train driver, what courses would you recommend taking?

[@CareerVidz]

SURE www.traindriver.org/ Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@benjaminmorgan2421]

Hi Richard. I've applied to a TOC near me. I only found the advert quite late. So I applied within 48hours of the deadline. I'm a coach driver with 13 years experience. Do you think my application will be overlooked due to it's close call submission? Thanks Ben

[@CareerVidz]

Hi Ben, thanks for getting in touch - no, I don't think it will get overlooked. You have lots of transferrable skills from bus driving so I have my fingers crossed for you! Good luck!

[@benjaminmorgan2421]

@@CareerVidz thanks very much I'll be sure to keep you in the loop once I get some news. Thanks

[@micahk7186]

Heyy im 14 and i want to be an train driver i want to take a test or know the ropes of being a train driver can u please tell me how would i be able to know all this stuff so when i get older and take the test i can get a good grade to pass

[@seanwallace1972]

This video is 2 years old,is the information in this video still relevant and useable?

[@CareerVidz]

Yes, very much so 👍 For the latest recruitment information, I recommend you take a look at this website for train drivers: traindriver.org

[@babuhosen4951]

Nice to traning but I want learn training?

[@Skelly19930]

Now I have Train simulator 2020 would that class as driving test or not cause it’s basically the same controls as the train?

[@CareerVidz]

Hi, no it wouldn't unfortunately.

[@Aarav-patel-game-sketch]

Wt type of health & safety course do I have to do ?Becoz there is so many in urdemy

[@CareerVidz]

Hi, you don't have to take any course. However, I just feel it will improve you understanding and knowledge of health and safety. You could choose any of them, providing the ratings are good and the cost is not too high.

[@smoey1293]

Wheres the best place to go from west Midlands

[@CareerVidz]

Kent! :)

[@nickmarkantonis9808]

do you think that choosing this as a future job is a clever idea or do you think that in the next couple years it will be taken over by AI?

[@wasted-blaster.]

Is this relatable to frieght train driving aswell?

[@CareerVidz]

Yes :) more info here: www.traindriver.org/ Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@charliemcmillan4064]

Hi there I’m going to make cv and cover letter to apply for a trainee train driver job tomorrow could I send you it to have a look and a link to the job application to see if you think it is good?

[@CareerVidz]

Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or send to my team - we do provide a service for train driver CVs 😊

[@SF62CWT]

hey Richard, lets say for example a company like first group, if you worked for their bus side of the company before applying would it give you more of a chance of getting the job?

[@CareerVidz]

Yes I think so :) Please would you subscribe to my channel? Thank you very much for your support! 😊 🙏

[@versacos]

Do u need a school for that or it doesn't matter?

[@umeshmahananda1132]

What's the educational qualification for become a train driver

[@CareerVidz]

Hi, you do not normally need qualifications to become a train driver - however, you will need to pass a series of tests.

[@sameerjaved4966]

Hi mate you dont talk about any qualifications or any requirements? Does that mean a person without GCSE or equivalent can do the training and be a train driver?

[@CareerVidz]

You don't normally need qualifications: www.traindriver.org/ Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@mbiganyithemba964]

Goo day! How much does a train driver earn ? Are foreigners eligible for applying for the job of train driver in UK?

[@osamaalitak3112]

Sir whats the qualification require? And age at the time of apply? Can we apply from the Asian countries?

[@CareerVidz]

Hi, yes you can apply... please study this website: www.traindriver.org/

[@jonathandball]

Hi Richard. I have a quick question I was really hoping you may be able to assist me with? I suppose it's company dependent but nevertheless...is one allowed to take one's notes/preparation into the Multi Modal Interview? (The interview that is developed to work in conjunction with the Situational Judgement Exercise SJE (Accessing one's verbal communication and behavioural selection criteria, ability to be able to communicate work related information in a clear and accurate manor. ). Kind regards, Jonathan.

[@funniestmanontheplanet6614]

Hey gooday I am from trinidad but I am interested in becoming a train driver

[@CareerVidz]

SURE: www.traindriver.org/ Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@ConnorsWorkshop17]

I ordered your book

[@futurespace.7993]

Does bachelor degree can become train driver?please tell.

[@CareerVidz]

Yes :)

[@Muhammadumar-hu9zm]

Kindly tell me difference between train driver and locomotive engineer

[@CareerVidz]

Hi, I have just answered this for you on the other message :)

[@biggerbitcoin5126]

Got 6 points on driving license. Is that ok?

[@iamwhoiam8946]

@Engwish Muffin some are very similar. Not so much now but they can be similar

[@iamwhoiam8946]

@Engwish Muffin well not really slower brakes they are much heavier than a car meaning they take a lot longer to stop. 20 football pitches to be exact for some locomotives

[@christrickett3291]

My real name is on this post so I suppose if the train companies see my post, it will rule me out, but just to be fully honest... I have lived abroad teaching English (as a foreign language) for about 20 years now and have reached the age at which I have to decide to stay abroad forever, or go back to the UK before it's too late (no pension house. etc). Looking for possible opportunities back 'home' and I have found none that appeal, other than things I have no chance of getting, and by now I do NOT want to be a teacher any more, nor at my age can I afford to borrow the thirty grand required to do the PGCE. Loved the job but like many things, it has a shelf life. Train driver is the only thing I have seen which I fancy and which is financially viable, but when you have spent 20 years teaching English it doesn't give you a CV full of some of what this job seems to require. I have some strings to the bow yes, but train drivers don't need to know 14 languages, nor how to prepare people for exams. I have even been a TV presenter, newsreader, translator, musician, journalist, done voice-overs for the UN, and much much more... It's been a colossal few decades, but financially not so, I am watching this video and losing the will to live, not because it is a bad video, NO WAY, but because I just can't prove I can do half of this stuff from my working history. I suppose I can demonstrate flexibility and interpersonal skills, and ability to learn, but half of it I have just never had to do. Safety related? Team work, been freelance for a decade now. I think it's pretty much mind made up then, I will stay where I am.

[@CareerVidz]

Hey good luck!

[@christrickett3291]

@@CareerVidz Thanks, but I have far too much to lose to move 4000 miles for something for which I stand a 0.25% chance of success at. Nothing like confidence I know, but this is a risk too far.

[@jessejess5820]

How much does the course cost ....and im I too old at 47 years ? What qualities do you need to become a train driver

[@CareerVidz]

No, not too old! www.how2become.com/courses/train-driver/

[@bennysingh90]

Kindly suggest me a good school for train driving...

[@CareerVidz]

SURE: www.how2become.com/courses/private-train-driver-assessment-training/

[@ethanhigley2845]

Can you drive trains in the army? 🤔

[@smudgerbugg]

Hello. I am currently 15 and really do want to work on the railway. Apparently it is getting harder to get into the industry because apparently they are starting to look for people only with experience on the railway already. Is this true? If so, what qualifications in education could help?

[@CareerVidz]

Hi Rhys! Please see my response to your question on the other video :)

[@smudgerbugg]

@@CareerVidz Thanks a lot for the response. 🙂

[@siddharthpatell1218]

I don’t have any GCSEs but I have done level 3 Diploma ICT ! Am I suitable for this role ?

[@Ben-jh3ul]

Lol no

[@gilesscanlon2586]

Ben s vlogs and gaming 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@supercarjude7201]

Awesome. i'm leaving school this year is there any course or job I should especially go for to aid me being a train driver currently age 16

[@CareerVidz]

Sure... this website will help you: www.traindriver.org/ Please would you SUBSCRIBE to my channel? I'd very much appreciate your support. Thank you! Richard 🙏

[@andyplant7949]

Is the process for freight train driver and commuter train driver the same???

[@CareerVidz]

Yes, more info here: www.traindriver.org/