How To Become A Train Driver - Application Form, Train Driver Tests and Interview

HOW TO
BECOME A
TRAIN
DRIVER
7 KEY STAGES FOR
SUCCESS.
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Welcome to this tutorial 
My name is Richard McMunn.
In this video I will teach you:
‘How To Become A Train Driver’
Get access to my Online
Train Driver Course at:
www.TrainDriver.co.uk

TRAINEE TRAIN DRIVER TRAINING COURSE
How to pass the train driver selection process.
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7 KEY STAGES WE WILL COVER
STAGE #1 – The Qualities & Attributes YOU will need!
STAGE #2 – The Application Form Questions (& Answers)
STAGE #3 - The Train Driver Interview (Stage 1)
STAGE #4 – The Train Driver Interview (Stage 2)
STAGE #5 – My 7 ESSENTIAL TIPS for success!
STAGE #6 – The Trainee Train Driver Tests.
STAGE #7 – More FREE training and support for becoming
a Trainee Train Driver.
Get access to my Online Train Driver Course at:

QUALITIES &
ATTRIBUTES
FOR
SUCCESS!
7 KEY STAGES FOR
SUCCESS.
STAGE #1

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The train operating company will
create a ‘job description’ and
‘person specification’ with the
Trainee Train Driver job advert.
These two documents are vital to
your success!Let’s take a look at a sample Train Driver
Job Description and how you can use this
to help you pass the selection process.

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THE QUALITIES & ATTRIBUTES YOU WILL NEED
(The key qualities have been highlighted in red)
As well as driving the train, you’ll have a number of customer service
responsibilities – addressing passengers using the on-board PA system,
keeping them informed and helping to develop good passenger relations.
You’ll also make sure their safety is paramount at all times, reacting quickly
and calmly in an emergency situation and reporting incidents wherever
necessary.
Our train drivers need to be able to maintain exceptional levels of
concentration – after all, this is a high-pressure role, calling for you to be cool,
calm and responsible. You’ll also be a strong communicator, and capable of
working on your own initiative.
Flexibility is also essential, since trains operate 24 hours a day, all year round.
That means your shift lengths and patterns will vary, including early starts, late
finishes, weekends and bank holidays.

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THE KEY QUALITIES SUMMARISED
•Excellent customer service skills.
•Learn large amounts of job relevant information.
•Be able to demonstrate good passenger relations.
•Be safety conscious.
•Be able to react quickly and calmly.
•Maintain exceptional levels of concentration.
•Be capable of working under pressure.
•Stay cool, calm and responsible.
•Be a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.
•Working on your own unsupervised.
•Be able to learn and follow strict guidelines/safety procedures.
•Be very flexible.

TRAIN
DRIVER
APPLICATION
FORM
7 KEY STAGES FOR
SUCCESS.
STAGE #2

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TRAIN DRIVER APPLICATION FORM TIPS
TIP #1 - Sign up for a Train Driver Job Alerts service so you are
notified as soon as Trainee Train Driver Jobs are advertised!
TIP #2 – Most Train Operating Companies only now accept a
limited number of applicants, therefore, you have to apply very
quickly!
TIP #3 – Make sure you submit your application form as soon
as possible – do not wait for the deadline.
TIP #4 – Prepare your Train Driver Application Form answers
before the TOC advertises the job. This means you are ready to
complete the form before anyone else.
Let’s take a look at some
of the questions you will
have to answer when
completing the train
driver application form…

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TRAIN DRIVER APPLICATION FORM
Q1. Now that you’ve read more about the job, please tell us why you’re applying
for it and what knowledge, experience or skills you have that might be relevant.
Q2. Please tell us about anything you get up to outside work that gives us a
better idea of what you’re like as a person and why you might be right for our
company. Please give the name of the activity and what it says about you.
Q3. As the role you’ve applied for means that you’ll be dealing with the safety of
our customers and the delivery of our operation, we would like to hear examples
of how you have used your initiative to solve a difficult problem.
Q4. As the role you’ve applied for means that you’ll be dealing with the safety of
our customers and the delivery of our operation, we would like to hear examples
of how you have played a positive role as team member or leader.
LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT A SAMPLE ANSWER TO
TRAIN DRIVER APPLICATION FOR QUESTION 1
Q1. Now that you’ve read more about the job,
please tell us why you’re applying for it and what
knowledge, experience or skills you have that
might be relevant.

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Sample Application Form Question Number 1
Now that you’ve read more about the job, please tell us
why you’re applying for it and what knowledge, experience
or skills you have that might be relevant.
I am applying for this post because I am looking for a new and
challenging role. I enjoy working in a customer-focused
environment and believe I would make an excellent Train Driver
for your company. I am also prepared to relocate to live within
30 minutes of the depot.
I understand that the company is changing and moving forward
and I believe you would be an exciting company to work for. I
also believe I can bring something to the team in terms of
commitment, motivation and enthusiasm.

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Sample Application Form Question Number 1
Now that you’ve read more about the job, please tell us
why you’re applying for it and what knowledge, experience
or skills you have that might be relevant.
I have worked in a customer-based role for a number of years now and
during this time I have developed skills that can be applied to the role of a
Trainee Train Driver. As well as being a good communicator and possessing
excellent practical skills I am also highly safety conscious and understand
that this is a very important element of the role. In addition to my 12 years
experience in a customer-focused role I worked for 4 years with the Royal
Navy. I am therefore a highly disciplined person and a very good team
player. I have educational qualifications in English Language, English
Literature and Art and I am also coming to the end of studying for a Diploma
in Management Studies. I also hold a Health and Safety qualification through
IODA in Nottingham.
I will tell you where you can
get the suggested sample
answers to the rest of the
Train Driver Application
Form questions soon 

TRAIN DRIVER
INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
7 KEY STAGES FOR
SUCCESS.
STAGE #3 + #4

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2 SETS OF INTERVIEWS PREPARE
INTERVIEW NUMBER 1 - A structured interview
whereby you need to prepare for 6 interview
questions.
INTERVIEW NUMBER 2 – A Manager’s Interview
which assesses your motivations for wanting to
become a train driver.

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20 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS TO
PREPARE FOR
Q1. Why do you want to become a Train Driver.
Q2. What are the qualities of a Train Driver.
Q3. Why do you want to join this TOC.
Q4. Tell us everything you know about this TOC.
Q5. What is our Passenger Charter.
Q6. Describe a time where you have followed rules and
procedures in a work situation.
Q7. What is your greatest achievement.
Q8. What are your strengths.
Q9. What are your weaknesses.
Q10. Explain a time when you handled an emergency situation.

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20 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS TO
PREPARE FOR
Q11. Describe a time you successfully completed a training course that was
longer than 2 weeks.
Q12. Describe a time when you worked alone for a long period of time.
Q13. Describe a time when you had to concentrate for a long period of time
on one particular task.
Q14. What do you do in your spare time and what are your hobbies.
Q15. Give an example of when you were flexible in a work-related situation.
Q16. Describe a time you solved a difficult problem
Q17. Give an example of a time you undertook a task similar to that of a
train driver's role.
Q18. Give an example of when you followed strict rules and procedures.
Q19. Give an example where you've had to work under pressure.
Q20. Give an example of when you communicated a difficult message to a
group of people.

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SAMPLE RESPONSE - Why do you want to become a Train Driver?
“I have wanted to become a Train Driver for many years now and have been
preparing for the role for a long time. I have been very careful about which TOC to
apply for and I have been impressed with the way your company operates. It sets
itself high standards in terms of customer service and the safety standards that are
expected of its employees.
Apart from the fact that driving trains is a highly responsible job, I also very much
enjoy new and different challenges. I understand that as a Train Driver there are a lot
of new skills to learn, especially during the early years. The type of person I am
means that I would work hard to ensure that I passed every exam first time. I also
enjoy working in a customer-focused environment where a high level of service is
essential. As a Train Driver you are responsible for the customer’s safety and I would
enjoy the high level of responsibility that comes with the position.”

7 TIPS FOR
TRAIN
DRIVER
SUCCESS!
7 KEY STAGES FOR
SUCCESS.
STAGE #5

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MY 7 TOP TIPS
TIP 1 – Get access to my Online Train Driver Training
Course by going to the website
TIP 2 – Undertake a health and safety course online.
You can find a course either at:
www.HighSpeedTraining.co.uk
www.Udemy.com

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MY 7 TOP TIPS
TIP 3 – Sign up to my Train Driver Job Alerts to be
notified as soon as jobs become available.
Link in the description!
TIP 4 – Have examples of when you have delivered
excellent customer service. Remember, the train
operating company are providing a service and they
are measured by this.

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MY 7 TOP TIPS
TIP 5 – Have SPECIFIC examples of when you
have:
 Worked in a safety-related situation.
 Worked as part of a team.
 Communicated an important message to a group
of people.
 Responded to an emergency situation.
 Worked along for a long period of time.
 Been flexible at work.
 Learnt a large amount of job-specific information.

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MY 7 TOP TIPS
TIP 6 – Consider working for a TOC in a different role
first (perhaps Ticket Office Worker or a Train Guard.)
TIP 7 – Start preparing you answers to the
application form questions now! This will give you an
advantage over the other applicants.
BONUS TIP 8 – Learn the PHONETIC ALPHABET.

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PHONETIC ALPHABET
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TRAIN
DRIVER
TESTS
7 KEY STAGES FOR
SUCCESS.
STAGE #6

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TRAIN DRIVER TESTS PREPARATION
& PRACTICE
TIP 1 – Start practicing now! Don’t leave it until a couple of weeks prior to
the test date to start practicing.
TIP 2 – Use the practice worksheets and tools that are provided within my
Online Train Driver Course for preparation.
TIP 3 – Where possible, practice under timed conditions as this is how
you will be assessed.
TIP 4 – Aim for SPEED as well as ACCURACY.
TIP 5 – It is my view that most psychometric tests that form part of job
selection processes are designed so you cannot finish them.

FREE ONLINE
TRAIN
DRIVER
COURSE
7 KEY STAGES FOR
SUCCESS.
STAGE #8

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GET ACCESS NOW TO MY ONLINE
TRAIN DRIVER COURSE >>>
Click the link in the description
below this video or go to the
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