Apprenticeship Train Traffic Controller 2027

Train traffic control is an indispensable part of rail transport. Here you ensure that our passengers reach their destination safely and on time. Starting 1 September 2027, we are looking for you for the 3-year apprenticeship as a Railway Operator in Train Traffic Control (f/m/d) for DB InfraGO Fahrweg at the location Weiden in der Oberpfalz. You will attend vocational school B2 at Fürther Straße 77 in 90429 Nuremberg. With the apprenticeship, you become the coordinator of our trains. You don't sit in the train, but in a control center (called "signal box"). We have countless of them all over Germany. Via screens or panels, you can observe the trains in your area and influence their journey using buttons, keys, and levers. At the push of a button, you can set signals (traffic lights for trains) to green or red and also switch points so that trains can change tracks. Many other tasks make you the most important team member for the train drivers. You are in constant contact and exchange information, e.g., about changes during the journey.

• You learn to control train traffic safely and punctually.
• You are often in contact with other employees in train traffic control and control centers as well as train drivers.
• You learn when to press the right buttons and keys to switch signals (traffic lights) or points (track change transitions).
• During your apprenticeship, you familiarize yourself with the application of operational regulations and safety-relevant rules.
• In the course of your apprenticeship, you will become comprehensively acquainted with our various signal box technologies – from classic mechanics in mechanical signal boxes to relay and push-button control of modern systems to digital operation in electronic signal boxes.
• After your apprenticeship, you will be deployed in shift service, also on weekends and public holidays.

• You will soon have successfully completed school with a qualifying lower secondary school certificate, and your school certificate is recognized in Germany.
• Your German language skills correspond to at least level B2.
• Even in demanding situations, you keep calm and maintain an overview.
• You like to take responsibility and work with concentration.
• Teamwork and reliability characterize you.
• You are willing to work in shifts.