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Your starting point for train driver vacancies
Train driver roles are advertised by individual train and freight operating companies. This page brings opportunities together in one place, helping you explore roles by location, employer and type of site.
When you find a vacancy that interests you, you’ll be taken to the operator’s own careers website to read the full details and complete your application.
Explore opportunities by location
Use the interactive map to find training centres, head offices and depots across Britain. Select a location to see related employers and any available trainee train driver opportunities.
Select your region to see operators and stations.
Select an operator to view all centres and depots.
Select an operator to view all centres and depots.

Who advertises train driver roles?
Train Operating Companies
Train Operating Companies, or TOCs, run passenger train services across Britain. They recruit and train drivers to operate passenger services safely and reliably.
Freight Operating Companies
Freight Operating Companies, or FOCs, move goods and materials by rail. They recruit and train drivers for freight services, helping support supply chains and reduce road congestion.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about train driver training, careers and the Train Drivers Academy.
What are train companies looking for in candidates?
They’re looking for people who are:
- Reliable and responsible
- Focused and safety-aware
- Willing to learn
- Positive in their attitude
These qualities are important because train drivers are trusted to safely move large numbers of people every day as part of a wider public service.



