What questions will I be asked in a train driver interview?

10 general train driver interview questions
  • Tell me about yourself.
  • How did you learn about this position?
  • What made you decide to pursue a career as a train driver?
  • Why do you want to become a train driver for our company?
  • What are your greatest strengths and how can you apply them as a train driver?




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I enjoy working in a customer-focused role and I can see from my research that you put your passengers first and want to provide a great level of service by ensuring the trains run on time and the comfort of your passengers is a priority.

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Other than that, there are no hard and fast rules for how to dress for an interview. Just remember, you never dress down, and if you're in doubt, err on the side of more formality. Also, keep in mind that simple and classic is safer than complicated and trendy.

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How to become a train driver
  1. Earn a high school diploma. The minimum education requirement to be a train driver is a high school diploma or equivalent. ...
  2. Apply for a railroad position. ...
  3. Apply for a train driver position. ...
  4. Complete training. ...
  5. Get certified. ...
  6. Technical skills. ...
  7. Concentration. ...
  8. Hand-eye coordination.


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Train Driver Careers: The Top 3 Commandments
  • What do we mean by train driver careers core qualities? ...
  • Thou Shalt Pay Attention To Detail. ...
  • Thou Shalt Care About The Customer. ...
  • Thou Shalt Concentrate.


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A 35 hour week which is generally averaged out over the whole year, shift cycle or similar. For example week 1 = 32 hours, week 2 = 39 hours and week 3 = 34 hours creating a 35 hour average. Shifts or turns generally range from around 6 hours to around 11 hours and vary from company to company.

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The average Train Driver in the US makes $47,287. Train Drivers make the most in San Francisco, CA at $70,953, averaging total compensation 50% greater than the US average.

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Age and gender The median age of Train Drivers is 48 years. This is higher than the all jobs average of 40 years.

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A train driver, engine driver, engineman or locomotive driver, commonly known as an engineer or railroad engineer in the United States and Canada, and also as a locomotive handler, locomotive engineer, locomotive operator, train operator, or motorman, is a person who operates a train, railcar, or other rail transport ...

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Complying with professional and federal rules and regulations relating to train operation and safety. Monitoring the speed, air pressure and other operational measurements of the train. Using mechanical controls such as throttles and air brakes to control the speed and motion of the train.

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