career change

[wally231]

Hi am new to site and just wanted to ask a couple of questions as I am looking for a change in career. I am 37 and very interested in becoming a train driver but do not know the first place to look. I was in the Army for 10yrs and then did some Close protection chauffeuring for 6yrs. Am I too old to start a new career or start training, also how do I find out any information on it apart from internet who want money from you. I live in the north-west so how easy would it be to get into, if anyone can provide any info I would be very grateful.
Thanks

 

[Laryk]

I found this this site to be very useful. Loads of information there, and it should answer some of your questions - though I'm sure other more knowledgeable people here can give you personal advice.

 

[Shaky]

I am 37 and very interested in becoming a train driver but do not know the first place to look.

Join the club Wally Seems like you're in exactly the same place as me (albeit 10 years younger). The link to traindriver.org is a brilliant place to start, that's where I looked first after being pointed there myself by guys off this site.

Good hunting

 

[Rjhsteel]

I'd say 37 is a good age for a train driver.

 

[LCC106]

I'm mid 30s and have just applied for a trainee train driver role and passed. My background is Human Resources.

In addition to the above link, I googled Trainee Train Driver to look for jobs and looked at individual Train Operating Company websites.

There's a wealth of information on these forums so happy searching and good luck!

 

[TDK]

I'd say 37 is a good age for a train driver.

I started when I was 38

 

[wally231]

Thanks will check it out.
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Where did you get started and did you find it easy enough finding something

 

[deltabravo]

Thanks will check it out.
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Where did you get started and did you find it easy enough finding something

I don't know where your based, but ScotRail have several Trainee train driver vacancies

https://firstgroup.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=4063

https://firstgroup.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=4061

https://firstgroup.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=4049

https://firstgroup.hua.hrsmart.com/ats/js_job_details.php?reqid=4047