Train Driver Training 2027

About the job

We are Deutsche Bahn. Millions of passengers travel with us every day and we transport enormous quantities of goods – nationwide as well as in neighbouring Europe. Too often we also disappoint. That is why we are working intensively on a better railway. For this, we need power and you! We are one of the most diverse employers in Germany. Every year we look for around 5,000 trainees in 50 different training professions who want to make the railway a little better with us day by day. Join in: We offer you attractive benefits, a fixed contact person and a great team at your side. And after successful training, you have excellent chances of being taken on!

Responsibilities

As a train driver, you are an indispensable part of our team to enable our passengers to travel in an environmentally conscious way.

From 01.09.2027 we are looking for you for the 3-year training as a train driver (railway worker in operational service train driver and transport) (m/f/d) at DB Regio AG S-Bahn at the Plochingen location. The vocational school is located in Esslingen (Friedrich-Ebert-Schule).

What to expect in your training:

At the beginning of your training as a train driver, you will learn what you need to consider to drive the trains safely and punctually from A to B

If there are deviations or changes in train operations, you will practise informing our passengers about this via the loudspeaker

In addition, as a train driver you will learn how our trains are prepared and assembled for journeys

Step by step, you can then also drive the trains yourself and your trainers will always be by your side

Skills

Your profile:

You have (soon) successfully completed school and your school leaving certificate is recognised in Germany

Your German language skills correspond to at least the B2 language level

You remain calm and keep an overview even in difficult situations

You like to take responsibility, make decisions quickly and are reliable as well as resilient

Working at weekends and on public holidays is also fine for you

For this training, a medical and psychological aptitude test is part of the selection process. On our career page you can find out everything about the background, the procedure and the ideal preparation.

This is important to us:

Our claim is to offer all candidates the same opportunities for entry with us if they have the same aptitude. We actively promote diversity and togetherness in our teams. We appreciate every application, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, belief, disability, age, duration of unemployment as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Depending on the year of training, between 1,324 euros and 1,531 euros per month plus Christmas bonus. * Remuneration amounts are valid from 01.07.2026. The employment conditions apply to the vast majority of trainees in the DB Group.

DB Youngster Community

DB Youngster Community – Experience exciting workshops, cool events, community trips and much more with other trainees and dual students.

Free travel

We offer you 16 free journeys within Germany per year and further travel discounts such as the DB job ticket for your daily commute. In addition, there are cheap travel options for family and friends.

Rent subsidy

We support you in settling in your new city! If you have to commute more than 2.5 hours daily from your previous place of residence and rent a flat closer to work, you will receive a rent subsidy of up to €400 per month from us.

Mobile device

For the success of your training, we offer the best conditions: You will receive a mobile device from us which you can use for learning and also privately.

Possibility of being taken on

If you have successfully completed your vocational training, there is the possibility of being taken on by the company.

Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and those with equal status as well as respectful cooperation are firmly anchored principles within the DB Group. Therefore, severely disabled and equally recognised applicants are given preferential consideration if they have the same aptitude.