Apprenticeship as Train Driver on the ICE 2027

From 1 September 2027, DB Fernverkehr AG in Stuttgart is looking for apprentices for the 3-year training as a train driver (railway operations specialist, train driver and transport) (f/m/d). The vocational school is in Esslingen. As a train driver you are an essential part of the team, helping passengers have a pleasant journey.

• At the start you learn what to look out for to drive trains safely and on time from A to B
• If there are deviations or changes in operations, you practise informing passengers over the loudspeakers
• You learn how the trains are prepared and put together for their journeys
• Step by step you also drive the trains yourself, with your trainers always at your side

• You have (soon) successfully finished school and your school leaving certificate is recognised in Germany
• Your German is at least B2 level
• You stay calm and keep an overview even in difficult situations
• You like taking responsibility, make decisions quickly and are reliable and resilient
• Working weekends and public holidays is fine for you
• The selection process includes a medical and psychological aptitude examination