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1. Pass a driver assessment which tests such faculties as concentration, ability to react quickly, ability to operate and hand and foot controls, ability to stay calm under pressure, and ability to understand mechanical principals.
2. Have a good standard of education
3. Have a steady employment background
4. Have a good state of health
5. Be over 21 years of age

With regards to the medical requirements for the position of Driver, candidates must not suffer from epilepsy, diabetes or have any other medical condition that could cause them to become unconscious. Candidates must not be over weight and have perfect colour vision.

Train Operating Companies (TOCs) employ drivers - their contact details can be found within this site - just click on the electronic map in Company Finder to find the details you need. Check out the job fact sheet on being a driver which is also available in the careers section. Also look in Recruitment Links for links through to TOC web sites.

Managing the running of trains over 20,000 miles of infrastructure is the responsibility of signallers. They control the movement of