Train driver (fully licensed)

This compact education prepares you optimally for your VVRV exams

Sector Rail
Sectors Rail
Type of training Basic course/education
Duration In consultation

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  • This course prepares you optimally for the exam for fully licensed train driver, for passenger and freight transport. Train driver is a varied and responsible job. Only with an excellent knowledge of railway tracks, equipment and communication a train driver can guarantee safety and work efficiently.

  • You learn the theory about:

    • railway risks and the corresponding security measures
    • setting and signals for driving trains within the Netherlands, without limitations to speed and distance
    • driving main railways, emplacements, connecting lines and private company sites
    • evaluating the components of the railway infrastructure
    • evaluating the railway equipment when testing and preparing for (and keeping in) operation of train.
  • At the end of this course:

    • you are completely prepared for the exam ‘train driver fully licensed for freight or passengers’. You can sit for this exam at the VVRV.
    • you can safely drive trains and shunt parts
    • you can operate traction units and maintenance vehicles
  • Entry requirements

    Anyone can participate in this course.  For exam taking, see entry requirements from the VVRV (pdf).

    Type of training Basic course/education
    Duration In consultation
    Language Dutch, Nederlands
    Exams (managed on your own at VVRV)
    Certificate Yes (from the VVRV)
    Course code RMVB
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3 reasons to follow this course

  • This compact education prepares you optimally for your VVRV exams
  • All theory is taught by an experienced professional teacher
  • For freight trains and passenger trains

Yes, this is the course!