Train Driver Training in Regional Transport 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 by your side. And after successful training, you have excellent chances of being taken on!

Tracks, stations, landscapes – and people who rely on you to get them safely to their destination – to work, to concerts, home. That is regional transport: customer-oriented, indispensable, and you right in the middle ― as a train driver.

From 1 September 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) for DB Regio AG at the Horb location. The vocational school is the Friedrich-Ebert-Schule in Esslingen-Zell, near Stuttgart.

This is what awaits you in your training:

• You start with the basics: learning what signals mean, how a train works, and what it takes to ensure regional transport runs safely
• Then it gets practical: you train in the simulator and later in the real cab – always with trainers by your side
• Technology is not neglected either: we also teach you how to prepare regional trains, assemble them for journeys, and carry out technical checks
• Safety and responsibility are paramount: you learn the rules for safe rail traffic, practise staying calm in special situations, and making decisions
• Throughout, you always keep your passengers in mind: if there are changes in operations, you inform your customers clearly and competently
• Whether a childhood dream or a newly discovered perspective: at some point, you realise that fascination has become responsibility – and you have become a train driver

Your profile:

• You have (soon) successfully completed school and your school leaving certificate is recognised in Germany
• Your German corresponds at least to language level B2
• You find technology exciting and like to understand how things work
• You remain calm when it matters, can take responsibility and make decisions, and are reliable
• Working at weekends and on public holidays is also fine for you

Bring people to their destination – and take a big step forward yourself. Apply now for training as a train driver.

An aptitude test is part of the selection process for this training. On our career page, you will find all the information about the procedure and ideal preparation.

This is important to us:

Our aim is to offer all candidates the same opportunities to join us if they have the same suitability. We actively promote diversity and cooperation 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

DB Youngster Community

Free travel

Rental cost subsidy

Mobile device

Permanent employment

Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and those with equivalent status, as well as respectful cooperation, are firmly established principles within the DB Group. Therefore, severely disabled and equally recognised applicants are given preferential consideration if equally qualified.