What Everybody Ought To Know About Train Drivers

Posted by Richard Mcmunn
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Apr 17, 2009
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The job of a train driver is very exciting indeed. In fact, many of us aspire to become train drivers . However, this job is not as easy as it appears to be. There are a few things that are to be followed in order to become one.

The first step is to fill out the application form. This has to be done with extreme accuracy and attention. Any mistake can lead to the cancellation of the form, and thus end your dream even before you begin to live it. It is pertinent to remember that the entire selection procedure depends on this. Hereafter, there are various levels in the selection process. Each level demands exact answers from the prospective train drivers. Each correct answer assures his advancement to the next level. The selection process is then followed by a series of technical tests. Every aspiring candidate has to clear a requisite number of tests. The Psychometric Tests are the most vital ones of these. There are other tests as well. Every prospective train driver has to clear the Mechanical Comprehension test, the Group Bourdon Test, the Fast Reaction and Coordination tests, and the Trainability for Rules and Regulations test. It is worth noting that each of these tests is integral to the entire selection procedure. Candidates must prepare for each test individually, and probably the best way for doing that is practice sample papers of previous years.

Once the written tests have been cleared, candidates have to prepare for interviews. Interview tests for the recruitment of train drivers are quite similar to the written examination. Hence, the preparation procedure is also the same. Candidates can always practice mock interviews and analyze sample interviews. However, in no way should a candidate try to reproduce someone else's answer. Unique replies grab the attention of the interviewer. Emotional stability, alertness, agility are of excess importance in the profession of a train driver. He must try and reflect these traits in the interview.

Candidates are often sent for one day intensive training course before they apply for the selection process where they are made to understand the role of the train driver. This understanding is required to be applied to the selection process. The importance of high quality customer service is relayed along with the test of handling pressure at critical times. The work and salary of the train driver is also explained. This one day course improves the prospect of success of the candidates seeking to join the Train Operating Company. The salary in this job per year is around 30,000 pounds.

Applying for the position of a train driver  will definitely bring in added responsibilities to the person who is interested in doing this. This job demands diligence and commitment and it is very important for the driver to keep his cool even at times of emergency. A train is not like a car or a bus, so the training is very important and it needs a lot of maturity to become a driver for a train.

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