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Railway Professional – Train Driver and Transport Operations Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Eisenbahner/in - Betriebsdienst - Lokführer/in und Transport

The vocational training to become a Railway Professional in Operations Service, Train Driver and Transport, is a 3-year recognized apprenticeship. You will be trained within railway companies, acquiring comprehensive knowledge and skills in train operations and transport management.

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What you do

  • Driving trains in passenger or freight transport according to timetables
  • Performing shunting maneuvers and preparing trains for departure
  • Checking the technical readiness of locomotives and wagons
  • Observing and adhering to safety regulations and signals
  • Communicating with the control center and other operations staff
  • Identifying and reporting malfunctions on the vehicle or infrastructure
  • Preparing and dispatching trains

Requirements

  • At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or intermediate school certificate (Realschulabschluss)
  • Technical understanding and interest in rail vehicles
  • High sense of responsibility and reliability
  • Good concentration skills and resilience, even under pressure
  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
  • Proficient German language skills (at least B2 level) for safety-critical communication
  • Good physical and psychological health (medical fitness examination required)

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific train types (e.g., high-speed trains, hazardous goods transport)
  2. 2Further training to become a Certified Specialist in Railway Operations (Fachwirt/in für Eisenbahnbetrieb)
  3. 3Advancement to leadership positions in operations management or dispatching
  4. 4Working as an instructor for new train drivers
  5. 5Master in Rail Transport (Meister/in für Bahnverkehr)

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There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Railway Professional – Train Driver and Transport Operations Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 900 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Railway Professional – Train Driver and Transport Operations Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Railway Professional – Train Driver and Transport Operations Ausbildung?

At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss) or intermediate school certificate (Realschulabschluss); Technical understanding and interest in rail vehicles; High sense of responsibility and reliability; Good concentration skills and resilience, even under pressure.

Where can I find open Railway Professional – Train Driver and Transport Operations Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Railway Professional – Train Driver and Transport Operations

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.