To become an Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) or train driver, a candidate must have qualified in class 10th or equivalent qualification from a recognized board or university. They must have completed ITI pass or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automobile Engineering from an institution recognized by AICTE.

You can apply directly to a train operating company to become a trainee driver. Employers usually expect you to have GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English and maths, or equivalent qualifications. Training can last between 12 and 24 months.

Train driver is a popular job – 1,100 people apply for every single vacancy. And these roles are in high demand; the recruitment team at Southern receive an average of 1,100 applications for each available train driver role each time they are advertised.

To be a train driver in the UK, get your train license, apply for entry-level train driver jobs, and complete the required training courses through your employer. With some patience and perseverance, you can easily become a train driver.

Sydney Trains Salary FAQs The average salary for a Train Driver is A$103,052 per year in Australia, which is 20% higher than the average Sydney Trains salary of A$85,713 per year for this job.

Most train operating companies require you to be a minimum age of 21 before you can apply. Some people say to me: “Richard, I’m 40 or even 50 years old, can I still apply?” And the answer is: ABSOLUTELY YES!

This is also a common way to become a London Underground driver. You can apply directly to a train operating company to become a trainee driver. Employers usually expect you to have GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English and maths, or equivalent qualifications. Training can last between 12 and 24 months.

Here’s an outline of what is covered in our live training events: Understanding the role of a train driver and demonstrating the ‘assessable’ qualities. Completing the application form correctly in order to ensure success. Preparing for the psychometric tests.

Career path and progression. Your train driver training will usually take around 12 months. Once you’ve completed this, you could also work for a rail engineering company, driving on-track machines used in maintenance work. With experience you could take further training to become a train driver trainer, teaching other trainee drivers.

How much does the Train Driver webinar cost? The cost of this online training course is just £147+vat. ON SALE: Live-stream this expert training for just £97+vat! Once you have paid for your training you will receive confirmation of your booking and further details via email. How long is the training?