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How to become a train driver?

  • 15-10-2009 10:57pm
    #1
    Jammyc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,979 ✭✭✭


    I have always been interested in becoming a train driver for Irishrail.
    Im just wondering how one goes about it? I've heard that its a system where you have to work in a station for a few years selling tickets and then apply for the train driving course and whatnot.


    Many thanks to anyone who replies:D


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  • #2
    Owen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    You need to have a one track mind.


  • #3
    ElectroJazz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭ElectroJazz


    PaintDoctor wrote: »
    You need to have a one track mind.

    Get your coat ;)


  • #4
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,038 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    PaintDoctor wrote: »
    You need to have a one track mind.
    ......and lots of train-ing!


  • #5
    center15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 786 ✭✭✭center15


    Jammyc wrote: »
    I have always been interested in becoming a train driver for Irishrail.
    Im just wondering how one goes about it? I've heard that its a system where you have to work in a station for a few years selling tickets and then apply for the train driving course and whatnot.


    Many thanks to anyone who replies:D

    Yup your on the right track!:) that's pretty much how it works.


  • #6
    jeckle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 652 ✭✭✭jeckle


    I suppose you could try rail-roading your way in! However, you would need some practical & technical training.

    Here's some information I've tracked down from the Career Directions Website

    Entry to Iarnrod Eireann is at both school leaver and graduate level. Vacancies are advertised in the press for different posts.

    Trainees are initially recruited as railway operatives and work their way up through the company's internal promotion system to become locomotive drivers.

    They must undergo psychological and aptitude testing, as well as an interview and a comprehensive medical and eye vision examination.

    Practical and Technical Training
    Training includes Rules and Regulations, Diesel Engine Theory, Locomotive Operation and Locomotive Fault Finding. A Driver must also have detailed knowledge of the route in which he is going to operate.

     Irish Rail say:

    Although we are currently not recruiting at this particular time, if you would like to submit your CV we will be happy to hold it on file in the event of new opportunities arising in the future.
    Please e-mail your CV to: careers@irishrail.ie


    That should set you on the right track!


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  • #7
    Max Power1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,272 ✭✭✭✭Max Power1


    public service moratorium on recruitment?? There wont be any hiring at CIE for a while


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