Southeastern Railway

Started with an induction followed by 4 months of being at the training centre learning rules and regulations of the railway as well as getting a bit of practice using the simulators. Then went on to do a month or so of learning about the different tract...

Train operational safety checks, answering passenger queries, providing information to customers and stakeholders. Train revenue related checks.

I shunt trains around the yard to ensure services are made up on time

Learning to become a train driver

Brilliant role to be doing every day, seeing trains into the yard and departing them, alongside working as a team to finish moves within the yard and other day to day jobs.

As a Train Driver, my main responsibility is to safely and efficiently operate passenger services across the network. Each day begins with booking on, checking any notices or updates in the WON/PON, and carrying out all required safety and operational che...

Day to day role I really enjoy doing. I like my roster and work shift patterns. The only thing stopping the role being 5 stars is issues with other entities that have an impact on the day to day running of the depot.

Maintaining availability of retail systems, stakeholder engagement, supplier management, project management, financial and strategic planning, staff management and managing systems/software upgrades.

Maximising passenger safety Delivering customer service Managing passenger expectations Reporting incidents accurately and concisely

My role involves handling the safe movement of trains and passengers between set destinations. I prioritise safety, as well as time management in order to keep trains moving on top and keeping the delays down to a minimum for the best possible experience...

Currently training to be a train driver. Learning about various topics i.e Personal Track Safety, Platform Train Interface, Signalling.

Learning rules and traction. I then was with a DI learning routes and driving and now I am qualified I am driving on my own

Day to day role imvolves being responsible for the safe movement of trains within the yard, pulling points and setting routes and shunting trains, including to and from platform on mainline.

Train Driver

My role as a train driver primarily is to operate trains safely and efficiently, adhering to strict safety regulations and procedures, in doing so I am able to transport the public to where they need to be safely, well informed and as punctual as possible...

I did the NVQ level 3 train driver apprenticeship. I am now a driver and I drive passenger services every day. The apprenticeship was very supportive and educational and the apprenticeship team are great.

Carrying passengers to and from work on a daily basis.

Trainee Train driver: first three months of rules and procedures/ track safety followed by 7-9 months of train handling and leaning of routes.

First 4/5 months involved classroom based rules and traction courses. Consisted of practical and theoretical pass or fail elements. Currently I am paired with an experienced train driver observing them and mirroring their shift whilst waiting for a driver...